Write a poem about something ending. It could be a relationship, a stage in life, or the apocalypse. The details are up to you.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
And so this is how it ends
\nThe discomfort, the fake smiles, the awkward conversation
\nOr lack of
\nThe words aren\u2019t there anymore
\nThey don\u2019t flow
\nThey don\u2019t come easily
\nEach one is measured
\nDeliberated over
\nTo make sure nothing offends<\/p>\n
So this is how it ends
\nStrangers who once entertained each other
\nShared meals
\nShared secrets
\nFears
\nLife
\nStrangers who once were a lifeline
\nIn times of trouble
\nGrief
\nAnd fun, let\u2019s not forget the fun<\/p>\n
This is how it ends
\nWith the distance far greater
\nThan the few inches that separate us
\nThe glazed-over eyes
\nThe pretend call that had to be taken
\nThe not even offered hug
\nOr fake promise of let\u2019s get together soon
\nOr worse still
\nIt was so good to see you<\/p>\n
It ends
\nThey walk away
\nWithout looking back
\nWithout a tear
\nOr regret
\nJust relief
\nIt\u2019s over
\nIt ends<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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