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erased
i might tear these sheets before the end of this.
another crunched up outpouring of unspoken emotions.
just words, really.
what meanings do they hold? i forget them.
so, they never unfold.
yes, they abandon me, leaving a simple shell of a mentally disturbed woman.
but “she’s already skeletal,” much like my diaries. bare bones slathered in ink.
but oh? some quondam memories, i do recall.
if i zoom in with serpent eyes, and feel the crevices of margin lines..
a faintness of graphite, perfectly sketched.
like the unboxing of something dead, this moment brought back an aftertaste.
it’s getting stronger.
deciding i can read no longer, i realize that some pages stick around… i simply chose instead, to erase.
another crunched up outpouring of unspoken emotions.
just words, really.
what meanings do they hold? i forget them.
so, they never unfold.
yes, they abandon me, leaving a simple shell of a mentally disturbed woman.
but “she’s already skeletal,” much like my diaries. bare bones slathered in ink.
but oh? some quondam memories, i do recall.
if i zoom in with serpent eyes, and feel the crevices of margin lines..
a faintness of graphite, perfectly sketched.
like the unboxing of something dead, this moment brought back an aftertaste.
it’s getting stronger.
deciding i can read no longer, i realize that some pages stick around… i simply chose instead, to erase.
Published 26th Apr 2022
Author's Note
NaPoWriMo 2022
25/30
25/30
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26th Apr 2022 4:08pm
Dear T,
Stunning insight to the mental machinations of writing and those of remembering events in life. Choosing what to keep and what to delete can be a matter of choice, to me, sometimes erasing or hitting the delete doesn’t always render the forgotten thought. Then I’m annoyed. I really admired the set up and structure of this poem. I totally related to the subject. H🌷
Stunning insight to the mental machinations of writing and those of remembering events in life. Choosing what to keep and what to delete can be a matter of choice, to me, sometimes erasing or hitting the delete doesn’t always render the forgotten thought. Then I’m annoyed. I really admired the set up and structure of this poem. I totally related to the subject. H🌷
26th Apr 2022 6:27pm
and sometimes we choose to erase because we simply cannot tear that page and let go.. thanks for stopping by, fairy hugs to you
Hey there, fairy
Your poetic craftsmanship hits a huge nerve with me and I'm almost gutted by that freaking word choice of 'aftertaste.' It's totally left ringing in my head and reverberating deep into my very core... This whole poem powers such a potent visceral emotional outpour... Then, I read your response to Honoria, which almost had me howling tears of a pained sympatico understanding, if it hadn't been for that big ol'ball of pure reactive feeling stuck jagged and swollen in my throat....
To me, this is what it means to write your humanity upon the page... baring yourself.... and your deep honest truths.
Such excellent work, dear lady.
I feel privileged to get the chance to partake.
Not much longer now!!
🌹 - 💙
B
Your poetic craftsmanship hits a huge nerve with me and I'm almost gutted by that freaking word choice of 'aftertaste.' It's totally left ringing in my head and reverberating deep into my very core... This whole poem powers such a potent visceral emotional outpour... Then, I read your response to Honoria, which almost had me howling tears of a pained sympatico understanding, if it hadn't been for that big ol'ball of pure reactive feeling stuck jagged and swollen in my throat....
To me, this is what it means to write your humanity upon the page... baring yourself.... and your deep honest truths.
Such excellent work, dear lady.
I feel privileged to get the chance to partake.
Not much longer now!!
🌹 - 💙
B
27th Apr 2022 5:34am
And what a journey it’s been! I appreciate your contributions and support.. so so grateful for you, along with the lovely insightful replies and messages. Touched me more than you know. Fairy hugs to you too
