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Bitter Tenderness

At a loss, I toss to dust
Even my skin abandoned these hollow bones
And I’ve crushed the skull, under
Vengeful feet
That since have lost all sensitivity
To the elements
To people
.. Myself
Look at me! I am a memory in a mind
Whose mind?
Tell me, did their lips release my essence
On a tongue of bitter tenderness?
Why can’t this soul be warmed, swaddled
Into an eternal daydream?
I really thought I meant something
Whose mind is in question?
It could be my own that haunts me
And as I reach my final cell
I catch a glimpse of her
Golden cherry flecks of hair that wave to me
A dainty body so vividly vibrant, it is blinding
Look.. she is smiling
“A rarity is precious, the owner holds the key
Borrowed, bartered, stolen, uncovered
It does not matter
Nobody knew how to treasure this remarkable entity
Your embodiment
Yes, you.”
Written by Thetravelingfairy
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NaPo 24’ #2
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