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I am in me
yesterday's dust
scorched by dead fires
meaning is lost
in pealing bells
crossed wires tangle
overhead and upwards
I raise my gaze
to hope
unseeing answers.

Sun shines
shadows shake
buffeted trees dance
tenacious blossom
sky folds and lowers
I know to go
but rooted
and barefoot
I bleed within.

Drops soft
balm fools
tears that tear
apart emotion
lulled temporarily
until the tumult
bears down
searing skin
I want the pain
exorcised
I've been waiting.




Poetry by shells
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Written on 2017-03-08 at 00:46

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ken d williams The PoetBay support member heart!
Bravo!
Ken
2017-06-10


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2017-04-28


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
This is very good. I think we all would like to be exorcised from our past. Many people do it by moving from place to place. I agree that the short lines make this so effective. Bravo.
2017-03-14


Bibek The PoetBay support member heart!
Nice!
2017-03-09



The short lines are very effective, very potent ...
2017-03-09


one trick pony The PoetBay support member heart!
This reminds me why I read so many poems, looking for one, like this, that makes the effort worthwhile.
2017-03-08