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Years have gone by.

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By RAOMPublished about a month ago 1 min read

Years have gone by.

Creases have kissed the surface of the skin.

Softly.

Each small creek is a sadness.

All of the rivers speak my truth's.

I extend my hand.

Yours are deeper.

Even deeper than the Congo River.

What do you want to say?

What can I say?

We share the same blood.

And when we look at each other

in the mirror of time.

Two faces, One Look.

Our silence will be heard.

More than words we've never had the courage to speak.

And you'll tell me silently

that there's no such thing as pain that's wasted,

It only grows roots deep inside.

And it becomes light —

Light that cleans all we suffered.

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RAOM

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  • Aarsh Malikabout a month ago

    The shared silence in this poem speaks louder than any dialogue. Truly moving.

  • Sandy Gillmanabout a month ago

    Those last lines about pain becoming light are absolutely gorgeous. What a meaningful reflection.

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a month ago

    The ending was very uplifting and powerful. Loved your poem!

  • Cryptic Edwardsabout a month ago

    Very soul deep and truly powerful, the words In this very deep to the core.

  • Dylan about a month ago

    Very powerful, exceptional poem!

  • L.I.Eabout a month ago

    Powerful words. Love the imagery within your lines. Excellent poem.

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