Passionless Warmth

Eyes glitter with tears

trickle soundless over my cheek

small

sad smile

upon my lips

never thought I would still hurt.

I glimpsed your face

brief

pain speared through my heart

stomach dropped

I danced back

did not want you to see me.

Empty ache

where once you held me true

slice away

emotions

blood red tide at my feet.

Head bowed

stumbling away

I want this pain gone

I want this never ending succession

of bad choices

to come to an end.

Crystalline heart shattered no more.

Personal choice

one some may understand not

going to turn these emotions off

so I no longer feel.

©Jan. 9/20

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