Tear-filled eyes stay shut
As he bites his lower lip,
Trying to swallow a bitter pill—
A large apple of betrayal—
Staring at his reflection
In the waters of Eden
At least what’s left—
Nothing.
About the Author
Aaron K Blackman
I am a poet first, agnostic atheist who strives for freedom especially freedom of thought and expression backed by knowledge second, and a believer in minimalism and stoic values third.