In the Emotionary, this poem is filed under the emotion: Heartbreak.

Buttered toasts and crackling bacon whirl through the room

The hum of grinding coffee beans lifts up his eyelids

His wife’s laughter echoes the ringing church bells

She cradles his face like a fragile cup of tea

He traces the auburn curls tumbling down her shoulders

Her kiss drifts through the air like the last verse of their vows

Then, whispers from neighboring towns arrive 

Passing by & knocking at their front porch 

Her office hours turned into days of confusion

Scarlet wine stains the curve of her lips as she grins

He searches the depth of her beady eyes for answers

Her touch grows cold, waiting for another man’s warmth

Yet, he continues to tie together each shred of his trust 

He awakens by the tap of her heels against the floorboards

Dawn rises as she climbs onto their bed, silence fills the gap

He stares at the band embraced tight around his finger

Burned underneath: Always and Forever

About the Author

Marielle Innah Valmores is an aspiring screenwriter and director. Born in the Philippines, she moved to Vancouver to take up creative writing. Her written pieces explore societal issues, female empowerment, culture, and identity.