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at the threshold
he hesitates
their eyes meet
hold
each wanting to speak
…silence
she sighes
looks away
he drops his head
exhales
pushes open the door
steps through
walks on
not looking back
it has all been said
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rob kistner © 2019
DAY 4
Nice. I like the use of space in this poem. It really enhances the drama.
Thank you so much Sophia!
I sense regret from both sides. Fear too often holds us back.
Yes Kerfe, they are both unsure of how they find themselves ultimately facing something, that was once good, but that has now seemingly turned untenable – nor where to go from here.