He'd promised her the world,
of course she knew reality.
A continent away, she slept
and dreamed about the man
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What an intimate look into the lives of others Herbert! I can't imagine being a woman that lives in a country like that..............wonderful poem! Sincerely, Mary
Herbert, A fine poem. This is one of the best of yours I have read. It is darker in tone than many, but therein lies its power. Well-written and crafted. A happy New Year, Hugh