Heartbreak

In the beginning, there were nine, standing together, like school kids in line.

Wondered a few times, about the view they glare, maybe laughing, or sitting in the judge's chair.

Companion, friend, observer what they are, always up in affirmative, whenever I may need.

A waft of air, they all nod in cadence, agreeing in unison, arguments pose no chance.

Had imagined, they will stay forever, curtain down at a time, but never together.

Crisp dusk, summer days, an eerie calm, men down, chopped up, my beloved palms.