Love Poem: Innocence of Youth
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Written by: Emile Pinet

Innocence of Youth

Acquiescing to love's defeat, you subdue sad feelings within. For when passion's flame flickers out, anxieties slowly begin. Dominating reality; bitter tears flow with brutal force. And wash away the promises, that kept your hopes and dreams on course. The weight of betrayal hits you with the force of a speeding train. And you're left spinning in a trance, oblivious to all but pain. Fueled by half-truths and deceit; your happy thoughts begin to ebb. And soon, your vulnerable heart falls victim to depression's web. Your soul's susceptible to lies, for love camouflages the truth. And salvaging remnants of trust, you shed the innocence of youth.