I can still feel you, despite the years
Since we said we'd go our own ways,
Either side of ocean deep.
The tears I never shed
Return to burn me,
Blind me, torture.
Rapturous,
Endless...
Hurt.
About the Creator
Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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The Ritual of Winter Challenge Winners
Welcome to the Winners Announcement for The Ritual of Winter challenge. This prompt focused on winter rituals and the meaning that settles into them over time. The top pieces stay grounded in ordinary acts and repeated routines, letting winter shape the work through pace, attention, and restraint.
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Incredible! I’m really enjoying your work. 😊
Rapturous endless hurt - wow ♥
Very well done! I found this one to be very relatable.
The ups and downs of all kinds of relationships could go this way.
That’s how some broken relationships end up having you feel . Excellent creation
Ohhh this was truly a great read ❤️🙏🏻
The tears I never shed, return to burn me, blind me. I especially loved that part the most!