Stagnant
For Real Poetic's Micro Contest! A poem about teetering the line between breaking out and staying hidden.
I collect books on my shelf, and they collect dust. I sing songs to never be written or uttered again. There are so many things that I let fall to rust,
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Ashley Lima
I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.
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Become a paid subscriber to get access.I hear ya. My pen is kinda empty on this latest challenge. Great piece. Really well written.
Wow! Well done!
This was extremely relatable! So beautifully written as always!
"But right now, I will bathe in the ashes of this empty pen" I can definitely relate
Well this is beautifully penned, pun intended! 🖊️ It’s a little too relatable, haha.
Heartfelt! One of my favorite parts is "Maybe one day I will learn how to fly and build trust."
This is pretty amazing for last minute!
'Bathe in the ashes of this empty pen' - why does this speak to me so well? Brilliant work and interesting competition on a Saturday... ;)