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Burned Bridges

She smiles – but, life having burned the bridge of her nose, it no longer has a means to travel from her lips to her eyes. “I hate him,” she says, in the same tone she used to order her decaf latte, taking a sip and trying not to spill on the perfectly white tablecloth.

cosmos brittle

She smiles – but, life having burned the bridge of her nose,

it no longer has a means to travel from her lips to her eyes.

“I hate him,” she says,

in the same tone she used to order her decaf latte,

taking a sip

and trying not to spill

on the perfectly white tablecloth.

Responses to “Burned Bridges”

  1. Robert Rife

    Oh, Melody, I love this one.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Rob! I have enjoyed your observations and slices of life – here’s my version! 🙂

      1. Robert Rife

        ; – )

  2. tiny lessons blog

    This is different. And I love it!!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks! It feels good to branch out a bit… 🙂

  3. Heidi Viars

    I think I had coffee with her the other day … thanks for this thought-inspiring post

    1. melodylowes

      You, too? 🙂 Thanks Heidi. Observing human nature is a fascinating business…

  4. cythereandreams

    Oh my God. You have just moved to the next level. What an awesome poem!

    1. melodylowes

      Wow – thanks! 🙂

  5. Debbie

    Love this, Melody .. something new and it looks good on you!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks, Debbie! It’s fun to branch out a bit.

  6. Pam

    unexpected and powerful!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Pam! I am really enjoying your style and words…

      1. Pam

        It’s so much fun, isn’t it? I love the process.

      2. melodylowes

        Me, too! There is sheer joy in finding words to match life – to reflect what I see and feel and think about. Happy writing! 🙂

  7. Eric

    You have blossomed into a springtime rose, dear. Keep them coming! You are quite an artist, girl. 🙂 E

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you! 🙂

  8. Marcy

    Poignant!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks, friend!!

  9. I HAVE A VOICE

    Melody ~ your in-sights are conversations with all living things ! Sorry I’ve been away, my pc isn’t on its best behavior 😦

    1. melodylowes

      I’ve had very spotty internet service for the past few days for some reason – so many things can keep us away! No worries! 🙂 This is the first of a new series of characterizations I’m trying – I find them to be a lot of fun!

  10. Gallivanta

    How sad for a smile not to be able to reach the eyes 😦

  11. nothingprofound

    Poor dear, she’s cut off her nose to spite her face. Hopefully, in time, the resentment will pass, the sparkle will return to her eyes, and she will no longer be afraid to stain her perfect white tablecloth.

    1. melodylowes

      Indeed! The choice is always before her. Thanks, Marty.

  12. Cori Harcourt

    Wow. Sad, but true. Great work, Mel!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Cori! 🙂

  13. jaels

    Familiar. Well done.

    1. melodylowes

      I appreciate that… 🙂

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