Betrayal by Dan McDonald   (Poem)

An echo fades into the night,
an eerie mournful sound.
A shooting star disappears from sight,
and I crumble to the ground.
There is no life within this garden;
my sobs are the only sound.
I have poisoned the honeyed fountain
where your love could be found.

Dazed, I stare at the stars above,
my grieving howls fill the night!
Unintended betrayal of love
has hidden you from my sight.
I remember how it used to be
when we shared our fears and delights.
You are a treasured friend to me.
How can I make things right?

Feeling afraid, cold and lonely,
I long to tell you how I feel,
but you don’t want to hear me.
The pain for you is much too real.
Should I back away and build a wall
and block away how I feel?
Or, should I give you a call?
We both need some time to heal.

An echo fades into the night
as our friendship disappears.
How do I know what is right?
How can I ease my fears?
If I do call you again,
would the old wounds reappear?
I can’t stand to cause you pain.
Hurting you again is my worst fear!

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Before I go by Vivian Gilbert Zabel   (Poem)

Before I go, I want you to know

The pain I bear comes from you.

My trust you threw in my face

Without a hint or even a clue.

Before I go, I'd like to know,

"Why?" I'm left with sorrow,

My main emotion - betrayal,

Hope and joy flattened low.

Before I go, you should know

I may feel loss and despair,

But I'll return stronger in time,

Even if I take longer to care.

Before I go, all should know

Right will conquer in the end.

You may feel you won for now,

But dishonesty is a fickle friend.


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