Grey Summer

summer

taken in the black of night

ruined

by darkness of thoughts

chained spirit thrashing

within the warmth of blood, bone, and breath

of me

Let it not be taken

open light please come through 

bring back summer's bright heat

to me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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August 11, 2016 at 10:40 AM
I hope the light comes through for you Susan :)
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August 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM
Thank you, Laura..poetry is such a healthy release of feelings.. thanks for your nice comment.
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