Forever Changed
As my dear friend Reeny stepped closer,
a pensive air
cast a shadow on her luminescent eyes
incongruous with the pleasant late winter’s day
I knew my life would be forever changed
She maintained her composure,
high-wire walker without a net
yet, an unbidden tear
slipped softly down her cheek
like gentle rain
dripping
off
the
roof
Her deep breath
In calm and direct manner
Took my hand firmly, tenderly, like picking up a baby bird
And spoke from her own feelings:
“You better sit down. It’s about Darcie. There’s been . . .”
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Well, a cliffhanger! Interesting!
Such tension building!
Thank you, Linda, for your perceptive comment. Grateful you are part of Lexpomo community. Be well
Thank you for honoring my poem with your kind words. With gratitude