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Chambers of Quicksand
how did i even get here
through what maze
or what enchantment
now caught in quicksand
surely to be swallowed whole
sinking to a certain death
yet still...
the words simply
will not rise
though they may be
my only salvation
my heart in my throat
up against its door
heavily bolted
no sound comes
no cry for help
as if suspended
in virtual animation
slowly sinking
down
down
to my death
must i drown
in this dreadful
sea of silence
AP: 1st place 2022, 2nd place 2022
Submitted on February 4, 2022 for contest A STRAND (1066) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST
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