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Surpassed

A poem about being eclipsed

By Alison McBainPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
Surpassed
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Elements of darkness and light

Carouse through empty rooms

Lingering in each doorway

Inspired by your absence.

Please don’t lie that you did this for me.

She is new and hopeful and loved, I know—

Everything I used to be.

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About the Creator

Alison McBain

Alison McBain writes fiction & poetry, edits & reviews books, and pens a webcomic called “Toddler Times.” In her free time, she drinks gallons of coffee & pretends to be a pool shark at her local pub. More: http://www.alisonmcbain.com/

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  • Andrea Corwin 2 years ago

    Ugh I don’t like him!! Whoever he is. 💔

  • Caroline Jane2 years ago

    Ouch. A bitter eclipse. Really well done. ❤️

  • Loved it !!!

  • Kodah2 years ago

    Incredible poem! 💝

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