Abandoned Tears

I can’t cry anymore,
or mention your name

I can’t sleep through the night
with fury and shame

I can’t give anymore,
stakes gone from my claim

I can’t cry anymore
—tears salting the blame


(Dreamsleep: May, 2020)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Grimm Avatar
May 17, 2020 at 8:47 PM
I enjoyed your poem. stay safe. David
Behm Avatar
May 17, 2020 at 8:57 PM
Thanks David. You stay safe as well. Kurt
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