Brian Strand Poet Verse

Bygones Bloom

self-esteem
      unfolds,
pillars
     crumble
       ..unseen-
shattered..
           desire
           frittered away
in self-pity..
         leaked 
         into life's abyss
of
tears

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Mark Elam November 13, 2018 at 4:17 AM Beautiful imagery and apt message, Brian. Well done.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 12, 2018 at 8:03 AM The word bleak comes to mind. Evocative relatable piece Brian. A lovely day to you! xomo Brian Strand September 12, 2018 at 8:36 AM Thank you Maureen,you are an encourager by nature.

Caren Krutsinger September 12, 2018 at 4:38 AM The way you type your poems is as poetic as the poem itself. Message received and appreciated, Brian. Brian Strand September 12, 2018 at 6:23 AM Thanks,Caren my open style is after that of the one and only Marianne Moore