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Dead Reckoning

Why did I have to silence my brain Thinking it would alleviate the pain, If only that hair trigger had paused ... Now look at all the troubles I caused Forget the moment the last breath drew The people who cared more than I knew, Tomorrow is nothing but grass and grave Six feet from all the love that I crave ... Alone with the cries from left to right Echoes of agony do fill my night, Killing the time while waiting to rot The dead reckoning is all I have got.

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/25/2024 5:40:00 AM

"Alone with the cries from left to right Echoes of agony do fill my night," A very grand writing. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/23/2024 4:00:00 PM

Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this fantastic piece, Kelly:-) Powerful!

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 4/18/2024 2:32:00 PM

Wow Powerful write many blessings.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/17/2024 7:50:00 AM

Dear Kelly, Wow, you have delved deep into the regret and remorse of past actions, highlighting the weight of decisions made in haste. I liked how the raw emotion expressed evokes a profound sorrow and longing for redemption. It's the consequences of our choices and the fleeting nature of time. Your words are filled with a haunting truthfulness, urging reflection on the path forward amidst the echoes of past mistakes. Blessings, Daniel.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/16/2024 9:31:00 PM

This is magnificent. It seems to have an 'out west' flavor. I love how the words come across strongly.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/16/2024 7:35:00 AM

Tomorrow is nothing but grass and grave Six feet from all the love that I crave…wow, a sad one indeed. Well done, Kelly ~ Kim