Unrequited

stumbling, clutching her chest
pain overwhelming her
the ringing in her ears
kept her from hearing any more
tears trickled down her cheeks
as she fought to keep from sobbing.
the world faded in and out
as his words played in her head
when he said good-bye
this time he meant it
he would never love her again.
grasping the kitchen counter
she fumbled blindly for the knife.

it’s time to make the wrong things right
out of mind if it’s out of sight.