Below Zero

the cold
          dulls
subtle senses,
sterilises
            well-being:
unsettles
        the positive
induces
           futility
vanquishes
             desire-
and in silence
                     kills
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Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 8:21 AM
Killer pen :) a fave
Strand Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 8:24 AM
Thanks Maureen
Scars Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 7:07 AM
the sound of silence is always a "silent" killer". great poem dear Brian... luloo
Strand Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 7:26 AM
Thank you Laura(and also for your support to my contests)
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