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Still

The Essence of You

By Catherine BrooksPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Still
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So, you have left me

in this place of memories

listening for your soothing voice

even though I know

nothing is forever

can you please, just once more,

empty me?

Stream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Catherine Brooks

Weaving tales and stitching stories in this Wondrous tapestry called Life.

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  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    That pleading and questioning final line had such emotional impact!! Great acrostic!

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Oh, but that's so lovely and so hauntingly sweet. Well done.

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