"WHEN MY HEART BETRAYS ME"

She said she was leaving.

I told her it was ok
and I wished her well.

I'm glad she didn't turn around
or she would have seen my eyes water.

It's been many lifetimes
since she left.

But once in awhile
my heart will betray me.

And when I remember
my eyes start to water again.

Copyright © 2002 T. J. Daniels

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