deep winter

i don't think i deserve a second chance
you could pull away at my string
unravel me, make me dance
and that would be too much for this stasis of mine
frozen in different snowflakes of time
each bearing memories, asking for tithes
demanding fealty, a bended knee
lest they warrant me another execution
so ill sit, fester, let the salt enter
whilst i try to escape this wasteful brine, all of my own making
my own tithe
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Al-Khalili Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 9:59 AM
"So I'll sit, fester, let the salt enter" is such a strong verse. I enjoyed the freeness of this poem, yet in a bind, I am after I finished reading the poem.
Agustin Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Croft Avatar
July 21, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Welcome to poetrysoup. An excellent poem for your first one.
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