Love Poem: A Stinging Regret
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Written by: Edward Ibeh

A Stinging Regret

She was 
Within striking distance 
Eagerly waiting,
With bells on, for him.
She could have been 
His million dollar baby.
Pity, he took too long 
To pounce.
Between a blink, 
Far out of sight was she.
He strained his eyes 
Longingly searching for her 
Across a desolate expanse 
Into nothingness.
She's walked into 
Another man's waiting arms.
Facing each sunset 
Lonesome,
He looks back 
With a stinging regret.


Date written: 05/04/2023