her dark secret
stay away from him
is all they said
as if to say he is
not well
a vague warning
from a small town
without a purpose
other than to cast
shadows
where there are none
she came from the city
and found him
awkward & intriguing
though at times behind
the boathouse
never felt more alive
there are no
chronological orders
to follow in this
sordid affair
her presence somehow
disturbing time
their disappearance
to this day
unexplained
april two thousand twenty-two
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This is great, John.
Thank you, Tara! 😊
Reads like a thriller
Thanks for visiting & commenting on this one, VJ.