Shallow water
Rushing quickly
Somehow salty
Dries quickly
Staining cheeks
Wetting dry lips
Like salvation from a storm
It comes quietly
But then it gets louder
Reaching even the highest ceilings and
Bouncing rhythmically
Back down
The whisper finally calms
And all that is left
Are red rimmed eyes
These are tears
Sobs
And
Sadness.
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Solid Abstraction
PoesieBrittle nails Scratching dry skin Cold arms Holds tiny frame Crushing bones Into dust Dust turns to dreams Dreams turn to nightmares Nightmares turn to reality And there is no escape Transparent eyelids Blink ever so slowly Showcasing glossy eyes...
