Break Up Poem

Kay Raisy
I lost myself in a puddle
Mesmerized by every ring
Staring at the concentric circles
Colliding.

I stare at my reflection
watching it wriggle and shake
I drop in a pebble
and watch the image break.

That pebble was you.

Slowly though, the water stills
I see myself again
Calm.

The ripples fade out of view
The pebble is under water
No more thoughts of you.

Published by Kay Raisy

I live in Alaska and love the snow and beauty all around. I have been married for 19 years and have two teen aged sons. I love to write poetry, draw, paint, and do anything crafty. I recently turned in my...  View profile

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  • michelle hicks2/12/2010

    Well put, I like it!

  • george chavez2/6/2010

    This is wonderfully written and exudes plenty of emotion.

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