I hold them hostage

I hold them hostage
Attempt to bend them to my will
Dull the abrasiveness of now
Cloak them in a past
Devoid of presence

Feelings
False scents of marred moments
Simmering memories
Bubbling to the surface
In a cauldron of chaos
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July 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
What a powerful write you have here. Words and feelings are very powerful. Have a blessed day writing away.........
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