prose
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Broken Strength
Sticky notes plastered over the fridge An abundance to fill the void Of her fleeting presence There are eggs and bacon Money on the table, so buy dinner I’ll be back late I love you, honey The inscribed reassurance She’s still around Though inundation weighs her shoulders And lethargy dims her focus So she misses Continue reading
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Denial – Weekend Writing Prompt #105
It becomes second nature. Purposed habits through circadian routine. You’ve perfected the rehearsed smiles to stretch wide enough that your eyes glow with convincing light. You’ve learned the art of steady speech through the tripwires cording your throat. Have grown numb to the anxious fissures through your ribcage. Shots of rum dissolve the urgent cries; Continue reading
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Truth
Truth appears to be– A snakeSlithering upon us From behindSinking its fangsDeep into our fleshUnapologetic and ruthless Releasing venom Coursing through our veinsAnd we fight itTending our wounds in fallacyThus we remain illFor we refuseTruth’s bitter medicine Continue reading
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