Sam

its odd he first to die
dropped in a river with
cinderblock bracelets
eyes open to his unseen
world lips parted for
voiceless joy he clinks
to the bottom and bubbles
rise. forever set motionless
to swim with the fish
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Camacho Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 4:54 PM
Wow very dark tale,made worse by the sadness and untimly horrid death,made a wee bit sweeter by your poetic jargon that I enjoyed,thank you Michelle wantland..tonytocaa
Wantland Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Thank you for the compliments, they are very appreciated.
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