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Stricken

A Probing Manifesto

By Edgar Grove Published 3 years ago 1 min read

Deeply saddened by my faded memories: Stuck in a past life that was constant, and coerced to move forward into this moment.

Memories, memoirs, bitterness, and painful, hateful experiences that lingers beneath— they have pushed me by force.

This subtle burden I carry, they call relationships— it all comes with a great cost, and I’m grieved by such nonsense.

Existence, itself, has disallowed my joy. These things called love, peace, and psalms have become my grieving cornerstone.

Life itself is precious; yet so vain and full of pain. A thing that should never be taken for granted, but I wonder, “Should I take it to end the pain?”

sad poetry

About the Creator

Edgar Grove

A striving, young individual seeking to be understood by those I’m surrounded by. Enlightenment, philosophy, and kind-hearted people is what drives me to go further in life! Peace and joy is all I truly desire!

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  • Lamar Wiggins3 years ago

    Wow! this was well crafted and heartfelt. I felt the agony fused with a touch of hope. There is a light at the end. Thanks for sharing.

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