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Picture a sun setting over the horizon

A poem

By Ruby RedPublished 12 months ago β€’ 1 min read
Picture a sun setting over the horizon
Photo by Andraz Lazic on Unsplash

You look me in the eyes

And tell me that you see me

Yet the sun has set below us

So the screen is what stands between.

Tears, my stranger, look!

3 deep breaths, unfreeze.

Repeat until it's easier

Let the noises drown in the black seas.

~

It's late. I just watched this:

And now I'm like this: πŸ₯ΊπŸ₯ΉπŸ˜­

But my soul feels just a tiny bit more like this: 😌

*deep breath*

Goodnight πŸ’–πŸŒ±βœ¨

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Ruby Red

Heya friend, I'm Red!

I write poetry, so subscribe for a hint of vulnerability, some honesty and the occasional glimpse behind my mask 🌱

Taking a break from Vocal; focusing on my anthology πŸ«ΆπŸ’–

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  • L.I.E12 months ago

    Aww the video is so wholesome. And your poem is so amazing. Bravo πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ

  • Mother Combs12 months ago

    πŸ’™

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