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Blue Truths

Nobody can tell you how the blues feel unless they have the blues. We all take it differently. ~ Otis Rush

By Caroline JanePublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Blue Truths
Photo by George Dumitrache on Unsplash

They wept as they played

knotted strings of dried-up tears.

Untangling their truth.

heartbreak

About the Creator

Caroline Jane

CJ lost the plot a long time ago. Now, she writes to explore where all paths lead, collecting crumbs of perspective as her pen travels. One day, she may have enough for a cake, which will, no doubt, be fruity.

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  • Grayson Sullivan3 years ago

    As a guitarist, this really nailed it. Great job!

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    This is beautifully worded and thought-out. How by playing their knotted strings they could untangle their truth...beautiful, profound; love it!

  • I just subscribed to you 💕

  • Aww so sweet 🥰

  • Matthew Daniels3 years ago

    Tear tracks as tangled ropes is a compelling image. 🙂

  • Kelley Zherzhi3 years ago

    Very nice and open to interpretation. Love it

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Impressive!!!💕😊💖

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Very creative. Love it.

  • KJ Aartila3 years ago

    Love it! :)

  • Mhairi Campbell 3 years ago

    Amazing yet again, and really original too

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