Imprisoned
to the depths
of turbid waters
long submerged
is the weight of
a bruised heart
its flesh marred
by the beating
of a tide’s unrest.
Numbed
are her fists upon
splintered walls
the scarlet flow
of secrets divulged
onto a tapestry-
a living portrait
unveiled
for all to see.
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Nice one … love your work.
Thank you so much! 😊
What a delicacy of a poem. As always, leaving your feelings in a few tender verses.
You are kind, thank you. 😊
Powerful! Thank you so much Phoebe
Thank you kindly. 😊
Magnificent Phoebe
Thank you, Michael! 😊
I enjoy your poetry. Thank you for supporting mine as well 🙂
It’s my pleasure. Keep up the great blogging! 😊