Walking away

I smiled and laughed 
with nonchalant ease 
I even indulged 
in witty repartee
You were amused 
It made me proud 
You nursed your drink 
I was reckless 
I teetered 
as I rose to leave 
You put out your hand 
I clung too long 
We went 
our separate ways 
I waited 
for you to look back 
but you kept going 
Your brisk steps 
trod on my heart 
breaking it 
into a million pieces 
once again


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