Today I closed the paperback
the final chapter read
It's ending caught me by surprise
the hero was found dead
Throughout the book he fought and won
a master spy they say
But fate would have a different path
for him that summer day
An outdoor bar in Shepherd's Square
a woman he did meet
Her name was Juliana
and her kisses were so sweet
She lured him to her house that day
his enemies in wait
His loneliness got in the way
they shot him by the gate
A tragic end to this man's life
he served his country well
His loneliness... achilles heel
demise..a woman's spell
Copyright © 2012 Jon Arno
Copyright © 2012 Jon Arno
Caryl Ramsdale A rhyme that flows so well. You are a inventive storyteller my friend. Kudos Jon!
ReplyDeleteCaroline Cecile Well done with the heart breaking story/poem!
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Jeanne Taylor now this I like
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F. MacKenzie Roberts great flow, really enjoyed this one, hate those surprise endings at the end of a good book
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Betty Burdette All of your poetry flows so beautifully. I have enjoyed everything you have written.
ReplyDeletePam Murray As an avid paper back reader this one really caught me. I was totally immersed and felt the emotion of the book's ending.
ReplyDeleteCaroline Cecile Well done with the heart breaking story/poem!
ReplyDeleteCaryl Ramsdale A rhyme that flows so well. You are a inventive storyteller my friend. Kudos Jon!
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