never
pretend to care
in close quarters, eye to
eye. she will see the insincere
meaning.

figure
the words said from
tight-lipped faces, peaceful
with disregard. letters that make
patterns,

double-
looped promises
thrown around, streaming out.
being so careless with a smirk
and nod.

these are
eventual
rolling masses that will
weigh a pair of shoulders into
corners.

do not
forget the soft
light of this honest beast.
she grows on and refuses to
forgive.

07/17/2008

Author's Note: a cinq-cinquain.

Posted on 07/17/2008
Copyright © 2025 Meghan Helmich