Monday, April 6, 2026

(20) The Withered Smile

 The Withered Smile


Solid and unshakeable

Solid and unshakeable

No matter the force against it

It will surely stand.


But then a tear drips on to it

And dissolves the outer crust

You see it diminishing before your eyes

And gone is all your trust.


So strong at first or so it seemed

But weakened over years

Finally disintegrated

Due to painful tears.


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