What I Hear When There is Nothing to Hear
Written for Vocal's Moment of Silence Acrostic Challenge
Sleepless, small hours, anxiety.
I entreat cotton, hair and teeth,
Let their sounds placate my agony.
Eager earworms hatch internally.
No respite, nor moment's peace, from the
Constant, interminable, high-pitched
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Written for the Moment of Silence challenge – but missed the deadline! Must be the lack of sleep...
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Addison Alder
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Comments (9)
How horrific! “Eager earworms hatch internally.” made my skin crawl and my ears itch
This! I will remember this one at 3 AM.
That last line!
Oh very creative and powerful. Got my heart. So I subscribed you 🥰
Ah, mate, sorry you missed the deadline as this was great. Love that last line haha! Well done, Addison!
I enjoyed those last two lines a lot too!! Great job! 😆
the solemnity of the first lines, the absurdity of the last I don't know what to expect except to show you immense respect
Hahahahahahaha that last line! So sorry you missed the deadline 🥺
Excellent!