"Those Three Words"

by Jeph Johnson

 

those three words
people rely upon
to forge relationships
and
inspire great works of art,
she spoke
several times
to my face,
then,
declaring herself
free
from the complications
I brought
upon her complex fragility,
moved on
silently
and now
I love you
sounds like
goodbye

Author's Notes/Comments: 

for Twilla, 2002 

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