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Lonely Fool

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Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew asks us to write a poem with
the words shown below. Here’s my response.

explain ~ coat ~ lock

Image by Me & Gemini

The winter chill cannot explain
My dashed and frozen hope
I turn the lock against the rain
And huddle in my coat

I’ve lost my one and only love
His fire burns no more
My jealous words the final shove
That pushed him out the door

Now he’s in another’s arms
My ears still ringing from his jeers
He’s tasting all her loving charms
And I cannot stop my tears



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This is “Rhythm of the Rain” by Dan Fogelberg

Monday Poetry Prompt: Coat, Explain, Lock

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