The shedding

A breakup

Snakes outgrow their skin

That  translucent curling parchment

Your note upon the kitchen table:

I’m sorry, it was all a mistake

Reviews

[Vol]

Michael,
The shortest novel I've ever read... elegant and powerful like a random bullet to the heart.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thank you Vol. That is one powerful review!

[Rosie C]

Hmm, this is very psychological. And powerful for such a short read.

People often get used far more than ever before.

Myself included.

It all depends on your ability to move on fast, before you dwell on it too much.

Wisdom overcomes. We must learn and make better decisions next time.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thank you Rosie. Lately I have been remembering, and writing about, relationships far in my past. This poem sprang forth from those activities. It is not about a specific breakup, but is more generic.

[Rosie C]

I had that feeling as I was reading it.

Old wounds start to surface.

[Desert Knave]

Dude, that's deep. Not sure what else to say other than I kind of envy this one. ~Jim

[Michael Sun Bear]

You are the master at telling a big story with the fewest words, so from you, much appreciated.

[Davidgeo]

Are you one of them lobster men?