Left behind like the wind

Left behind like the wind
May be not too far away
left behind like the wind

Like the moon light shadows me
Everywhere I go
There is a piece of agony 
That follows me
Left behind like the wind

A stream that rushes in my body
Not knowing what to do
Fireflies dance in my head
yet no light in my mind
Left behind like the wind

Where the stone is stuck deep inside
Even a single leaf so still, not to move
as the leaf of life sleeps upon my lips
Left behind like the wind
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September 29, 2026 at 5:24 AM
This is so poignant and rhythmic with that line of refrain "left behind like the wind", this is a very subtle and beautiful take on the prompt, I like how you've kept it simple yet serene ~ and soulful, "Fireflies dance in my head yet no light in my mind" sigh, how very heart-stirring! gorgeously inked! thank you for participating and congratulations on your placement in my contest ~ 🍂💫🌙
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September 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Thank you so much for considering my poem and for your beautiful words😊.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The repeated refrain, “Left behind like the wind,” creates a haunting, circling rhythm that beautifully conveys emotional displacement. Vivid images—moonlight shadows, fireflies without light, and the still leaf upon the lips—give the free verse a dreamlike weight, capturing anxiety and inner exhaustion with quiet poignancy.
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September 29, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem and for sharing your thoughts. Your feedback means a lot and encourages me to keep writing😊
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