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Survival

A Poem

By Joelle E NPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Survival
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Four-and-a-half years of pure torture

But not without purpose. You held

Me in the dark while the world

Watched me fight for breath–the

Breath I’m only now

Taking as the

Sun rises

Without

You

heartbreak

About the Creator

Joelle E N

Poet & Storyteller ✨

Her heart was made of liquid sunsets 🌅 - Virginia Woolf

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Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • Akina Marie about a year ago

    I absolutely love this!

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Your nonet packed a powerful punch. I love the 'survivor' element.

  • That was extremely powerful! Loved your Nonet!

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Heartfelt and relatable

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