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When Love Fails

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by

Ryan Stone
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Adrift in deep space,
an astronaut lost, no wind
to feather still sails.

Oblivious world
uncaring turns, in silence
as oxygen fails.

Ryan Stone

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22 responses to “When Love Fails”

  1. georgetteann Avatar
    georgetteann

    Perfect description; love this.

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    1. Ryan Stone Avatar
      Ryan Stone

      Thank you so much 🙂

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        georgetteann

        🙂

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  2. Yusra Gulab Jamman 🍰 🐒 Avatar
    Yusra Gulab Jamman 🍰 🐒

    I think I suffered an oxygen failure while reading this. 😊 What a perfect metaphor! I felt that feeling all over again. 😊

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      Ryan Stone

      Thanks, Yusra. Lovely feedback 🙂

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  3. Trini Lind Avatar
    Trini Lind

    This is powered by such passion, it is a poem that is felt more than read ❤

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    1. Ryan Stone Avatar
      Ryan Stone

      Such a perfect response-you’ve made me smile 🙂 thank you, Trini.

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        Trini Lind

        ❤ !!

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    […] you’re curious! How can you resist a title like that?), Elephant Tears and When Love Fails. Prepare to experience beauty, […]

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  5. moonskittles Avatar
    moonskittles

    Every beautiful thought long gone in the deep atmosphere full of anything but the hand that once fed the lungs.

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    1. Ryan Stone Avatar
      Ryan Stone

      Thank your for your lovely words once more 🙂

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      1. moonskittles Avatar
        moonskittles

        🙂 you are welcome!

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  6. busymindthinking Avatar
    busymindthinking

    This was well worth the wait! I’m with Trini. Powerful and resonates deeply.

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    1. Ryan Stone Avatar
      Ryan Stone

      Lovely thank you, Belinda 🙂

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        busymindthinking

        You’re welcome. 🙂

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  7. Melinda Kucsera Avatar
    Melinda Kucsera

    Oh wow, two stunning poems about death and outer space. One wonders if he/she had time to regret not choosing a safer profession

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  8. aishwarya148 Avatar
    aishwarya148

    Your writing makes me realize how much I lack… Every time I visit your site I leave humbled and inspired!

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    1. Ryan Stone Avatar
      Ryan Stone

      Oh, I’m just a hack – please don’t feel that way! Inspired is great, though – a huge compliment, thank you 🙂

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  9. ivor20 Avatar
    ivor20

    A wonderful song for wondrous poem Ryan …

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  10. beth Avatar
    beth

    that is how it feels when set adrift, trying to get your feet back

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  11. The Creative Chic Avatar
    The Creative Chic

    This is just so lovely, Ryan. Beautiful.

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    1. Ryan Stone Avatar
      Ryan Stone

      Thanks, Jenn. Too kind 🙂

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