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Pain In Words

What are words called that cause
Pain Suffering Heartbreak Anguish
Words devoid of
Passion Love Romance Warmth
To become nothing
Cold Detaching Avoidance Silent
I am speechless in my thoughts Dark in my darkness alone I feel an emptiness in my soul I am without breath With one last gasp L o v e

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 11/21/2020 5:54:00 PM
Paul, this is a very well-written, formed piece of work. I enjoyed reading it. The design of the work is very interesting.
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Paul Murray
Date: 11/21/2020 7:19:00 PM
Very kind words, thank you
Date: 11/21/2020 11:58:00 AM
When words circle the heart, it can leave you feeling so many emotions inside. "With one last gasp.. Love" And that is how it should be. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy
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Date: 11/21/2020 1:53:00 PM
Thank you Brandy, I’m slow on words at the moment
Date: 11/20/2020 5:18:00 AM
Deeply emotive
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Paul Murray
Date: 11/20/2020 1:42:00 PM
Thank you Silent One Hope hangs by tightly woven heart strings

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