I've always read everything you post, just never get a chance to comment as much as I'd like to. I remember reading this for the v-day contest, and was curious to know what the prompt behind it was (was there a image, or was it just the title?) That said, I'm at a loss for words, you take the readers through this narrative in such a profound way, every verse was purposeful and it's just amazing. I wish I could muster up the right words right now to describe how much I love this piece, and how it made me feel. Beautiful piece!

I've read this piece a million times today... Mulling it over, letting its effect on me shift perspective. I wish I had something more to say, but this feels so dear and close to my heart.

Sometimes you read a piece of poetry that feels like a release, like something you've needed to say but couldn't, at least not in a satisfactory way. I've written about this subject many, many times myself but some of the images you use here put a pin in things I have yet been able to.

This line:
"Our love was no civil war, but everyone held the trigger"
and the couplet at the end are marvelous. I feel as though they could stand alone and still say volumes.

I'll stop rambling. I adore this. Lovely, strong work.

I really like the line our love was no civil war but everyone held the trigger. There is so much to read and analyse in this poem. What a pleasure to read

This was a pleasure to read.
So sincere and beautiful.
The picture you paint is such a sad one but real in it's serenity.
'our love was no civil war but everyone pulled the trigger'what a line!! :)