Gone the Acid Trails of Us
Breakup Nonet Challenge Entry
Once were prominent in photographs
Now, the lens focuses with ease
Capturing the space you left
In the foreground of life
where all that remains
snapshot moments
acid trails
of us
Gone
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Comments (16)
I like this. Wistful. There but not there. Nice.
Acid trails! This is very well crafted with excellent imagery throughout in such a short space!! 🫤 Mine are so bad I haven’t even posted! Hey, I know I’m not allowed to pity only reverence but just hoping u are alright ..as while I haven’t commented much, noticed you’ve not posted for a bit! I’m sure u are on the go! Positive vibes sent your way!
Really striking and effective, love this one too! You're on a roll, Paul!
I really like this one. Great entry.
So poignant and emotional! Very Paulitical! 🍩🥐
“Capturing the space you left.” Is so powerful. When we’re heartbroken that’s all we focus on. But when we heal the space becomes room to breathe. Thank you for this great poem
We all are getting older and making various recollections.
Paul, this is so surreal and emotive. Loved it!
Wow, you got old... :)
SNAP!! This is so good, Paul! Like so stinking good! So clever! So well written! Just SO GOOD! “Capturing the space you left In the foreground of life” 😮👏
great job on this one!
Great take on the challenge, and it is a challenge trying to finish on that single appropriate word
I'm really gonna have to step up my game with this challenge!
Another great challenge entry!
"Acid trails" love this. Searing memories fading to sepia. ❤️
Well done Paul.