She no longer recalls or feels,
trust is not a concept.
The arch of her back is wired with
filament and straw fills the space
that held a heart.
Constructed for crows her limbs
are stripped of flesh,
river beds of pupils are fixed
in the darkness.
Her tongue is anchored
to the roof of her mouth
because there are no words
that cut deep enough.
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Fantastic. So powerful, Holly. Just love it.
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Thank you so much Gigi.
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OMG! To me, a beauty from ages past responds. However, there is no possible response.
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Thank you for the lovely comment Resa ❤
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Beautifully worded platform!
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thank you so much!
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I love it
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Thank you Marina!
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Beautiful! As all your poems are
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Thank you so much Phil.
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What a powerful voice!! And a wonderful pairing of art and words. Lovely, Holly!
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Thank you Angela
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You’re welcome, Holly! 💜
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💜
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Immortal fear, that voice so clear. Through broken walls, that scream I hear. Cry little sister. What power behind this lovely, meant for silence but it was so so loud. You wrote this with volume beautiful. The lonely road is no place to go for a scarecrow. Emotionally riveting!!🌹🌹❤️
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Thank you , a lovely comment Jo. 🌹
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You’re welcome lovely, it was a beautiful poem.🌹
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❤️
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😊🃏
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Painful and bleak for this reader, Holly, but beautifully expressed.
Much love
john
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Thank you so much John. Much love to you.
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I’m not sure which part was more emotional, what now fills her heart, or holds her tongue. Both.
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thsnk you for reading and commenting Colleen. I really appreciate that.
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You’re very welcome Heart. You are amazing.
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Thank you Chatter, you are kind and very generous!
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Perfection, Holly
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Thank you Audrey, Red Headed Sister 🙂
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This gave me chills. Such destruction to a soul. Powerful and moving.
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Thank you Diane, a strong poem.
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Holly the painting is gorgeous and this is you at your most sublime. I am speechless…. except for that comment…. oh and one more… It’s Genius!
Ok now I’m speechless! Px
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Paul, thank you so much, your words are very encouraging and inspiring and so appreciated. x
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Would say something nice back…but sorry still speechless! Px
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