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Golden scare

From the film Mirror Mask, of the mother/daughter estrangement

By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read

mom’s jewelry box, safe

You love each piece, part of you

Can trauma sting gold?

fact or fictionsad poetrysocial commentarysurreal poetryvintage

About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

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  • Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock3 years ago

    Another movie I've never seen. Where do you find such wonderful nuggets? Loved the poem.

  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    Perfect song for the poetry . I love this 🥰This is one of my Karen Carpenter, song. It take me back being with my mom.

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