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Jacky Boy Gets In
I said that thing,
you know, the thing that shouldn’t be said,
the fast retort,
the smug rejoinder,
the sarcastic defence,
“just like your mother.”
And your lungs collapsed,
your eyes flashed,
wounded,
angry,
betrayed.
Of course I was sorry,
but O so slow to get to it.
And, although it wasn’t winter,
I had invited Jacky Boy once again,
as a frost enveloped us.
The thaw,
though inevitable,
would take some time,
and our memories,
though different,
would retain the sting.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul,
pvcann.com
…. frostbite can be painful! Well done.
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Oh it sure can be, thank you Sgeoil.
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My pleasure!
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Been there. Done that.
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Yes, I think it’s one of those universal experiences.
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Loved the photo. I’m going to look up unsplash for some. Always love the words. MERRY CHRISTMAS
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It is a good resource. And thank you so much for your kind words.
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Perfect metaphor for this phenomena.
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Many thanks
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Perfect photo for your poem!
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Many thanks.
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Excellent title and superb rendering of the phenomenon.
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Very kind, thank you.
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You are welcome.
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ouch very well said … we say things rashly in the moment with no real concept of the pain we cause another, especially in relationships … harmful words are rarely forgotten 😦
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Cuts like a knife.
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Ouch, but yes. And the scars are always a reminder. Thank you Tracey.
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Wonderful poem on dynamics.
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Thank you Dawn, yes indeed.
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Ouch indeed!
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Indeed Punam, not a pleasant experience, thank you.
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I know that feeling. You are welcome.
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The things we say and regret later. Yes, it stays in the memories like a deeply seeded sting.
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It sure does Megha
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yes oh so true and so well craft with your words
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Yes, oh so true indeed, thank you Lyn
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