Notes About The Poem

Old wounds surfacing

under the shade of a cyprus
my lover whispers sweet and tender nothings
revealing glimpses of a splintered heart
where wounds are still fresh
~ a healing process underway



AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 4:07 AM
congrats on your well-deserved win!
Gauthier Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Thanks, Sara ~ have a lovely day
Baker Avatar
August 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
An easy one to resonate with, Line. Congrats on your contest placement, my friend. Bill
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thank you very much, Bill. Most appreciated.
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