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No One Else Will Ever Know

Internal Distraction

By Elizabeth PetitPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
No One Else Will Ever Know
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Decimating the silence

Images slowly creep

Surfacing without warning

To the forefront of my mind.

Racing now

All around me

Causing more and more distress

Teasing, then taunting

Internal strife emerging

Only I can feel the torment

No one else will ever know

sad poetry

About the Creator

Elizabeth Petit

Middle School Teacher (most days!)

Aspiring Poet and Short Story Writer (whenever possible!)

Dedicated aunt and committed sports fan

I love a good twist and enjoy trying to surprise others with my writing.

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