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once a promise opened wide
horizon stretched on either side
hope and purpose filled each step
with a glittering radiant light.
but all too soon the light snuffed out
filling hearts with pain and doubt
preventing sight or venturing beyond what is seen.
tender flutterings passing by
gentle heartache for you and i
ever left considering empty possibilities.
lost
taken
not mistaken
memory left undiluted.
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laughter
flourishing after
the dismal day you had to die.