“Sad Harlequin” by: Lladro
The moment of not-spring — is still
has no bold herald — just a date
in time
no upheaval in my earth’s crust
no disturbance of gravity
it’s mute
the moment of not-spring passes
as can the moment of not-love
unseen
they both pass by me — so quiet
no disruption — no disturbance
silent
but when I realized love died
the pain was so unbearable
I wailed
as it broke my earth wide open
and the stars fell from my heaven
sorrow
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when I think back — I did not know
that I was losing you — my love
foolish
I should have spent more time with you
and less time building my ego
regret
such regret
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rob kistner © 2022
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