My strength is now sapped
Like a dying river
All shallows with no depth
A struggling fish reeled in
Then dying of grief
All my old bones ache
I collapse from within
A mask is torn from me
My true self revealed
What a hopeless wreck
Once radiant sun now dim
Shining no more for me
A lion with no teeth
Off the beaten track
Longing for that dim past
To emerge once again
But that's not to be
For you have long gone
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Goodness me, this is a sad poem!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh how sad. Gone but never to be forgotten.
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Sadness mixed with acceptance and regret. This is strong work, OE. I like where you took the words.
ReplyDeleteCollapsing from within and a lion with no teeth....some strong imagery here, Robin! Powerful.
ReplyDeleteSigh ...
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