Carefully collecting in the corners of the shelves piles the dust-
-exclusively existing as a reminder of abandonment.
This is accompanied by a raging silence-
-roaring so loudly that I can feel my brain about to explode.
This experience brings about these familiar feelings… a racing heartbeat…
Shortness of breath.
Insecurity, Invalidation…
Jealousy, anger…
Rage!
I do not want this anymore, and I’m fairly certain that the other party has long since forgotten…
I will always remember, but the memories are placed up high on a shelf…
Out of reach…
…collecting dust.
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Comments (14)
I love this one - there is a lot of symbolism in a piano for sure!
high on a shelf, out of reach, collecting dust - very well said and hard hitting. Congrats on the TS 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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I know the feeling! And the image accompanies perfectly. Congrats on making Top Story!
This resonates with me. Sometimes I look for a way to let go. Amazing work! I loved it. Congratulations on Top story!
Love the image of memories high up and out of reach - weird though that they are always there, shifting with time. Beautiful piece and congrats also 💜 C
What a powerful and genuine piece of poetry. There is a great deal of unrecognized might in letting go or relinquishing. Congratulations on achieving a Top Story, too.
Such an honest portrayal of letting go, even when it’s hard. Beautifully written! Congratulations on your top story ✨🎊
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Great Story - Well Done
This is a solid piece, written wisely using words that strike an emotional chord. Because of the honest feel and openness it feels real
A very authentic and emotional expression in this piece. The abandonment line was very well written and I know how you feel even when I'm not abandoned. Isn't passion such an unexplainable essence? Probably why they chose to rename it "addiction". Addiction sounds like a bad thing, whereas Passion sounds necessary.
This hit me so hard. Loved your poem!
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