A Run-Through of Your Life

By Bruce Clifford

You gave me a run-through of your life in a paragraph or two.
All the empty spaces remained distant and out of view.
I’m trying not to cry, but what else can I do.
I don’t think I could ever handle all the hurt he put you through.

Your words were so casual and totally out of sync..
All these years went by in a forgotten scattered wink.
I’m trying to ignore, but I don’t know how to think.
You gave me a run-through of your life in a hurry in a blink.

All I remember is how we used to be.
How we used to be.
A run-through of your life

You gave me a run-through of your life in a moment late at night.
When awake in the morning I read your email with excitement and delight.
I tried not to scream, but all these feelings began to take flight.
I’m not sure I could ever understand why you thought I would be all right.

©7/11/2024 Bruce Clifford

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