Neglect

Shattered shell the pieces settle, succumbing to time
A spell so subtle.
A fog of complacency numbs the scrapes
As tendrils of memories seep deep-
Tunneling down twisting hard narrow vessels
Until the sickness settles.
This heart will stop-
When healing neglects.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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November 8, 2019 at 10:32 AM
"a fog of complacency" - your words are riveting, Tara.
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