where once was substance
a hollow shell
in its place
love bounces off
not even a response
anymore
kindness is foreign
after the tragedy
of betrayal
this voluminous space
of emptiness
is home now
Inspired by BrewNSpew Cafe – 2/4/19 – Empty
where once was substance
a hollow shell
in its place
love bounces off
not even a response
anymore
kindness is foreign
after the tragedy
of betrayal
this voluminous space
of emptiness
is home now
Inspired by BrewNSpew Cafe – 2/4/19 – Empty
Everytime beautiful piece of work, filled with reality. I love the third stanza
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Thank you, CKO!! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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The pleasure is mine 😆
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🙂
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Beautiful piece. I love your line “kindness is foreign after the tragedy of betrayal” – isn’t that the truth. Excellent take on the prompt and I’m delighted you joined in.
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Thanks, Eugenia. Perfect prompt at the right moment. 🙂 Funny how that works! I always enjoy it when that happens.
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