a different route
i really should be sitting atop
the cool dew mat of your grave but
i’ve chosen a different route today—
uncomfortable stool beneath me
a jagged tear on the one beside
sipping on a scotch
watching as what remains
of this afternoon
bleeds away.
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Glad you included the image cause I love the shape of this one.
i appreciate you, thank you!
This is the sadness that forever haunts you. Well said! 🙂
yes it does, very much so…
thank you, Terveen 🥰
Sad, but powerful and I love it!
thank you very much! i appreciate it!