Cold, Cold Heart

It took less than seven seconds. The silver band with three diamonds, past present and future, but time was loose, and I pulled it off like a dirty pair of panties. I was out of reach, a beloved pet about to shed its collar.

It took less than seven seconds to cup the heirloom in my palm. There was no reason to say goodbye as my actions would shout louder than words. The ring toss into the bushes. I was aiming to get lost and the ring just went before me.

seven second start

a silver arrow takes arch

pierce a cold, cold heart.

This piece was prepared for Flashback Track #34 7 Seconds.

11 responses to “Cold, Cold Heart”

Jeff Flesch

Wow. That’s excellently created, K.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thanks, Jeff. I wrote it, saved it, almost scratched it, then posted it. So, I’m glad I was bold enough to put myself out there in this haibun.
  
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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    You’re welcome, K. I’m glad too. Enjoyed it much.
    
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johnlmalone

Wow! a powerful poem with a startling image; goodbye to the past, hello future 🙂 going to enjoy this song now:) it’s not Amyll and the Sniffers but it is Elton so hear goes 🙂 [misspelling intentional]

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johnlmalone

amazing video; I enjoyed it so much; what a wonderfully inventive mix of two Elton classics; fresh and peppy 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  These comments are the best, John. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed both the brutal honest post and the fun song.
  
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Hobbo

Take a bow for this one young lady. Pathos at its poignant best. 👏👍

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thanks, Hobbo. It’s a little like making your younger self walk the plank publishing these sorts of things. But, it also feels good and lightens the load.
  
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  1. Hobbo
    
    That’s a very good way of expressing it. Sort of self help therapy. 🙂👍
    
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tiffanyarpdaleo

Very well done!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thanks, Tiff. Was some time ago, so easier to speak of now. But, that song is really sticking in my head these days. My kids also enjoy the tune.
  
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