Doppleganged

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because …

you
say I for me 
that is why my
breath buoys your lungs
why the dim depth of my eye
measures yours
reflected
tentacular thoughts
wrapping
strangulating
spattering what’s left like
sea foam to sand
to write its own stories -
those are dreams
they shape as they wish
WHAT they wish
taken or taken
bliss …
or disturbance
leaving very little more
than dreck
yet …
I am whole
and as powerful as Prometheus
because …

you say I for me.








Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden, March 14, 2023

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Daniel Turner

Date: 3/14/2023 9:08:00 AM

So eloquently rendered my friend. Long time no see Greg. You certainly haven't lost your touch. I love the reference to Prometheus. Mythology rocks! I hope life has been treating you kindly my old friend. A pleasure to read you again, Bard:)