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Leaving me in the Dark

December 9, 2016
By alipp0204 GOLD, Nashotah, Wisconsin
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You and I, a one-on-one meeting in a coffee shop,
engaging and creating personal connections.
Wholeheartedly discussing our life priorities and legacies—
our interaction feels comfortable and is a gift.


Making a family is our goal, but over time,
I am losing you to her.
I see the way you’re looking at her
and how you want to take care of her.


I dedicated all of my time trying to hold on to you.
Trying to improve our chances together,
but you are gone.
Leaving me in the dark.

© Shannon E., Glendale, AZ

The author's comments:

This piece is a found poem using “Financial Advisers Try to Hold On to Business After Clients Die” from the Wall Street Journal.

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