In those days
when young and impressionable
I pinned my heart and hopes
on false promises
delivered by your silken tongue.
On that day
in the heat of the moment
I was carried away
in rumpled sheets
transported by your touch.
Alas, those champagne dreams
were soon shattered.
You stole a little piece of me
all that’s left
a bitter-sweet memory
a broken reflection.
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Image credit: Amine M’Siouri @ Pexels
The image shows a person holding a piece of broken mirror in which their face is partially reflected.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #134 photo prompt
luna's on line 
A heartfelt poem Chris! Very beautiful. Thanks for joining in my friend
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Always a pleasure, Sadje!
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💗💝
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Very poignant verses, Chris! The perfect blend of tenderness and bittersweet regret.
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Ah, those faraway days… thanks, Tom!
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Such a bittersweet tale! Beautiful writing, Chris.
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Thanks so much, Punam 🙂
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Bittersweet memory, broken reflection, a poignant tale so well crafted Chris!
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Aww, thanks Radhika. May I say how much I’ve enjoyed your ‘Eclectic Verses’. I’m planning to review later this week 🙂
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Thank you so much Chris. I am so happy you enjoyed reading my book. I will be honoured Chris 🙏
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My pleasure!💖
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A poignant piece, Chris. Well penned.
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Thanks very much, Usha.
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My pleasure Chris.
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Beautifully penned!
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Thanks, Reena!
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Aw, geez this is just so painful Chris..🥺
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I’m pleased to tell you that it’s totally fictional (or forgotten).
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Gorgeous, hopeful he gets his heart stomped at some point
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That would be perfect karmic justice!
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A great poem, Chris, and a reminder that we are the result of such experiences.
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Thanks, Chris. We writers especially, I think, are the sum of our experiences, both real and imagined.
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That hurt 😔. Very well written, Chris
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Thanks so much, Maria 🙂
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Deep emotions, Chris you expressed that so deeply and acutely.
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Thanks very much, Carrie 🙂
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Your poem so eloquently expresses the plight of the young and impressionable.
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Like poor Faby in ‘Telling Sonny’. She’s such a well-drawn character, Liz.
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Thank you, Chris. Faby holds a very special place in my heart.
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I still think about her.
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🙂
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What a clever take on a broken mirror.
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Thanks very much, Jacqui!
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HI Chris, this is very poignant. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Robbie… and thank you for sharing on FB. 🙂
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Your last stanza! 👏👏
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Thanks very much, Cindy 🙂
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a pleasure! 💖
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I enjoyed the read. Great imagery in every word.
Nicely done … Isadora 😎
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Thanks, Isadora! will pop over and read yours now.
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Oh, that’s a painful one, Chris; and, it is so beautifully expressed. Love it. ❤️
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Aww, thanks so much, Jeff.😊
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Aww, that’s sad!😕 But the fact that it evokes the feeling from us as readers shows how good the writing is!
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Thanks for that lovely compliment, Debra! 😊
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The beauty of this piece is how tender it is and how each line sucks you into the next. It’s beautiful
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Thank you for your kind words!
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It’s my pleasure. Your piece had me attempting to put together a poem myself for the first time. I’d love yours and sadje’s insight on it. Criticisms are very much welcome. Thanks. https://qenntalks.wordpress.com/2022/05/17/the-whisper/
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I love this, Chris! A heartbreaking lesson beautifully written.
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Thanks very much, Susan!
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A poignant piece beautifully penned, Chris!
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Thank you, Eugenia!😊
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My pleasure, Chris.❤️
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I enjoyed your “Broken reflection.” I to find many inspirations for my poetry by looking inward. I would welcome your input on some of my poetry.
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Thank you, Leslie. I’ll make a point of popping over.
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Beautiful, Chris. Felt the heartbreak all through this.
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Thank you, Matthew!
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This is a heartfelt poem. Empty promises and broken trusts do really render a heart broken.
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One of the worst sorrows in life…
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This reminds me of some of my early ‘boy-friends’ – one I was pre-engaged to. But when that ended he ended up going back to his ‘first’ love (I found out). I wonder sometimes how they manage. But since I’m very happy now I don’t waste too much time on ‘them’ 🙂
We learn. 💖
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Exactly. Learn and move on!
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🙂
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Your post is like a blessing for us from God…. Loved it 😊😊😊
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