Chambers of Quicksand

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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 Originally posted on September 23, 2021

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/5/2022 12:37:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A creative write. In life there are so many different kinds of quicksand one can get into. A "sea of silence" is just one kind. Have a blessed day/weekend.............

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/6/2022 9:25:00 AM

So very true, Paula. Thank you ~

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 9/24/2021 8:12:00 AM

Silence can be very oppressive, and the ability to speak has fled..Nice...Delice

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/24/2021 11:05:00 AM

Thanks, Delice. Much appreciated ~