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Into the Blue

Into the Blue


Pain faded into the blue
purplish clots
pooling beneath welted skin

interstitial fluids coalescing,
coagulating, collecting
swallowed tears.

Day had broken the grasp
opened the ever-locked door
taunted the terrified

incited the torment
of acquiescence -
silenced  anger.

No locks barred open doors
chains hobbled only memory,
fear’s straight jacket unbuckled.

The blue faded, hidden beneath
old lies, blanketed in the warmth
of more colorful promises

Destined to fade
into the blue
of pain.


John G. Lawless
1/12/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Makama Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 1:01 PM
My senses in totality are in awe of your wonderful lines. Liquefied bliss from the boil of glorious words has brought out enchanting aroma beyond scaling. 7 is simply an underscore for this fine share.
Sage Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 5:56 PM
heartfelt write John..it's great...
Lawless Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Thanks again for stopping to read and comment
Onclaud Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 1:22 PM
packed with emotion and imagery, john... enjoyed this vivid, strong write.. huggs
Lawless Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Thanks Nette, always nice to hear from you
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