Completely Dependent On You

I hang from the strings I tied to you
that I’m too afraid to cut;
too afraid to tug on
when you can’t feel my weight.
I'll cut myself some slack,
only for you to pluck at them once more.
The strings are thinning out;
I'm thinning out. 
Please do not let the strings break,
for I break with them.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Chakra Avatar
October 2, 2017 at 10:38 AM
You write so well. The emotional appeal in this line touches deep within. Quoting it... Please do not let the strings break, for I break with them. Thank you poet for its sharing.
Lou Avatar
October 8, 2017 at 10:59 AM
my pleasure, thank you so much!
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