Are my stronghold
When I have no strength
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I walk through these halls
I hold it it and smile
I nod, even though I never
Heard the question
My brain is numb
Although I swear I can hear
My heart cracking
Inch
By
Inch
But I must be
Strong
•
Mustn’t I?
•
Except for when you are around
Except for when I am held
Protected, safe, sheltered
In your arms
When I can allow myself
To be weak
And to weep
As I hear my hear
My heart shatter
Piece
By
Piece
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Very good writing.
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Why thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful
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Thank you, this one was rough but honest.
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Those are usually the ones that turn out the best.
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That is true!
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Beautiful free verse poem, KaylaAnn.
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Thank you Eugenia
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My pleasure!
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Beautiful poem!
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Thank you so much!
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I’m digging how you constructed your poem’s shape to diminish with the context. You give free verse a wonderful sprinkling of rhyme and alliteration, while keeping these gems a delightful surprise to the reader. Thank you!
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Thank you Ethan, your comment warms my heart!
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You really need to write more poetry 😊 You are an amazing poet KaylaAnn, and an inspiration to so many of us. 😊💛
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Thank you Walt 😭🤣 it’s been hard to write lately but also cathartic
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You’re very welcome KaylaAnn. I understand. 😊
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