Emma stood frozen in the doorway, staring at the empty suitcase on the bed. Just hours ago, they had whispered promises of “forever,” weaving dreams of a shared future. Now, all that remained was the echo of those words, hollow and broken.
The letter on the nightstand was brief, its weight crushing: “I’m sorry. I can’t do this.”
Expectations drowned in the tide of reality, her heart sinking with them. She clutched the note, her world unraveling in silence. “Forever” wasn’t lost—it had never truly existed.
Your words inspired me….
In the blink of an eye, everything shifted.
Emma stood frozen in the doorway, staring at the empty suitcase on the bed. Just hours ago, they had whispered promises of “forever,” weaving dreams of a shared future. Now, all that remained was the echo of those words, hollow and broken.
The letter on the nightstand was brief, its weight crushing: “I’m sorry. I can’t do this.”
Expectations drowned in the tide of reality, her heart sinking with them. She clutched the note, her world unraveling in silence. “Forever” wasn’t lost—it had never truly existed.
Only echoes remained.
Beautiful 💕👏👏👏💕
A blink? Ahh shucks. I was hoping for a wink. lol
Same difference.💕
What a lovely expression, Grace! A brilliant piece 👏❤️
Thanks so much, KK 💕
Truly my pleasure, Grace 😊
It’s true. A simple blink can lead to shifts and reactions unimaginable. Beautifully expressed. 🌺
Thanks so much, my friend.💕
Most welcome, Grace 🌺
What a lovely haiku Grace, shifting in all of it’s suddenness! Thank you for sharing! 😊💖🥰
Thanks a bunch, Kym. Glad you enjoyed, my friend.💕
Oh my dear Grace, you’re so very welcome my friend. Cheers! 🥰🥂💖
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Yet a drowned expectation may leave you free to find another shore. Hence the “change.”
Absolutely. Wonderful thought.💕
Oh so true Grace !
So much said in a so few words
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Thank you so much, Maggie.💕🥰💕
My pleasure always Grace 🥰❤️🥰
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So lovely Grace! 💕
Thanks so much, T.💕
My pleasure. 💗💗
Love at first sight!? Cute ~ Grace <3 !!
Thanks so much 💕
“Expectations drown”
What a way to end this senryu/haiku. I love this image and the phrase. Well done!
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed 💕
You’re most welcome!
Short and sweet, or not so sweet … coyly expressive, Grace … 💙🌏😍
Thanks, Ivor.💕
Poignant and well penned as always Grace.
Thanks so much, Suzette 💕
You are most welcome Grace!
Such weight and portent in so few words…the ambiguity makes this one so effective. Nicely done, Grace. 😊
Thanks so much, Mike.💕
Poetry is not really my thing, but this haiku is a well-crafted condensation of a complex thought.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed.💕
Lovely poem
Thanks so much, Sadje 💕
You’re most welcome
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Short but powerful piece. Well-done, Grace👏
Thanks a bunch, my friend.💕
You’re welcome, Grace♥️
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I love this! A blink of an eye can be bittersweet! ❣️
Thanks so much, Eugi. Absolutely.💕
You’re welcome, Grace.
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Short and nice 😉
Thanks so much 💕
Life takes us there… well penned, Grace! 🌹
It sure does. Thanks so much, Cindy.💕
🥹💗 always welcome! 🙏🏼
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