Amputation

The door shuts lightly behind me


soft click


metallic boundaries


I turn around to see,
that you are the one that closed it. 


And I swallow


a storm.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Richards Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Wow...this was powerfully said in your brief poem! Well done. Congratulations on this poem being featured this week. ~ Carrie
Jordan Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Julia - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Great Job & God Bless, MJ
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November 24, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Congratulations julia on your featured write "Amputation." Vince
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November 24, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Wow. Heavy duty excellent write. Congrats on a great featured poem. Love, Shar
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November 24, 2008 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations on being featured this week. Love, Carol
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November 23, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Great write, Julia. So much said in so few words. congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Well deserved. Love, Nigel
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November 23, 2008 at 10:05 PM
I understand this is a very emotional poem. Great visual. I hope the storm is over. Congratulations on being featured. My blessings with you! Love, Chitra
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November 23, 2008 at 6:54 PM
This is a powerful poem. The short lines and imagery work well. Congratulations on being featured this week. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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