“My soul feels twisted around, making me
wonder if my heart ever really knew you.”
I thought I knew you like I knew myself. Like my soul is entwined with yours in a cosmic knot. I thought I could read your face like my favorite book. The one with the worn edges, coffee and tear stains. The one I always have handy. But these days, the language and syntax have changed to something I don’t recognize. Even my soul feels twisted around, making me wonder if my heart ever really knew you. The real you. And what hurts the most is that I’m afraid with each passing day that everything was a lie.
© Sarah Doughty
Sarah Doughty 
Something about the mention of language and syntax was so satisfying.
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Great writing. Cosmic knot and the ending,truly wonderful
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Oooh thank you!
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I really liked this phrase “cosmic knot,” and the description of your favorite book gives it substance and familiarity that wouldn’t have been accomplished without the added coffee and tear stains. Well done.
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Oh thank you, love! 💖💖 I’m so glad you liked it!
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Very powerful poem. I can feel the pain and grief. I can relate.❤
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Oh, I’m sorry you do. Thank you for the kind words.
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A deep pain when the relationship turns sour and you are in writhing pain.
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Ugh yes, I understand.
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Wonderful!
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Oh thank you, lovely!
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You’re welcome!
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This is so relatable to my current situation. This is beautifully written 💕
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Thank you for the kind words!
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