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Nightmares

Inspiration for writing poetry

By Ann M HollinsPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Nightmares
Photo by Arun Anoop on Unsplash

The survivors vaguely remembered that the signs of the wreck were early

At some point in the journey, it had touched a reef in the rapids

Perhaps it was the tip of the iceberg. By then the crisis was already lurking in all directions

The movement melted in the tremor, then the keel broke

The seams slowly cracked, and the sea came in like a wild wave

The ship slowly sank. As it sank, it made its own

emitted a rattling cry of sorrow, as if there were

countless firecrackers were burying it as if there were

thousands of rodents snickering and taking advantage of the darkness to make a

gleeful booing...

artsad poetryheartbreak

About the Creator

Ann M Hollins

Delete yesterday, fight today, and work hard tomorrow.

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