Off the Vine

Boredom,
the greatest vintner of pain
Aged in confusion
served with disdain

Moments gone fallow
dreams unfulfilled
Fatal perfusion
—doldrums distilled

(The New Room: May, 2022)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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May 31, 2022 at 7:34 AM
True Kurt. Good one :)
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May 31, 2022 at 7:51 AM
Thanks again, Heidi
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