Alice

By Sue Doe Nimbly

i walked into love,

willingly.

you did lure me;

you did pull on my heart,

but i came on my own accord.

there was no plummet–

no blind stumbling.

i walked in with my head held high,

with silent and determined strides.

to all of this you remained

unaware.

you were immersed someplace else.

now

i close my eyes…

i rip out my heart…

and walk out

just as quietly as i walked in.

 

Editor: Shelby Armor