The Arrow

By Chris Whitley

Thu, 23 Apr 2009
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I once had an arrow
so straight it couldn't miss
I shot it deep into her heart

But now I see it lying there
broken on the ground
The point I can not find

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Submitted by MistakenMagic on
Simple but thoroughly poignant. I love how well the two separate stanzas work as opposites ;) Well done! Magic xxx

 

Submitted by Chris Whitley on
Thank you very much for taking the time Magic. Chris