Cough Drops

the humidity of reality
where hearts become cough drops 
on a sticky bathroom floor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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August 21, 2026 at 5:49 AM
A great poem, Anthony. The use of vivid imagery in comparing hearts to cough drops on a bathroom floor is quite evocative, suggesting vulnerability and fragility. The metaphor of humidity adds a layer of realism that contrasts with the ethereal context of emotions.
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