Relapse

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A short poem on how quick a relapse can take place. Written in 2020.

A quake took place between my shoulder blades teeth ground to dust behind my face the scraping of tectonic plates scared me to my hiding place bottles and blankets, a child’s space it cannot withstand the shakes that are now all too commonplace.

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Don Iannone

Date: 3/29/2024 6:10:00 AM

Hello Andrew, Your poem vividly encapsulates the physical and emotional turbulence of a relapse, using the powerful metaphor of an earthquake to depict inner turmoil. The reference to seeking refuge in a "child's space" highlights the vulnerability and desperate search for comfort amidst the chaos. Cheer, Don

Mat Ignacio

Date: 1/21/2024 9:00:00 PM

powerful use of the earthquake metaphor to convey a deeper sense of angst around relapse and digression - well said

B. Andrew Kelly
Date: 1/23/2024 4:54:00 PM

i appreciate the kind words Mat