seen as a burden

often discounted
underutilized
seen as a burden
tossed into a home
left alone to die

uninvited
disrespected
misunderstood
invisible

transparent
unwanted
overlooked

unseen
oldster

age
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Smith  Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A stark, deeply affecting hexaverse. The pared-back lines and repeated language of dismissal make the speaker’s invisibility feel cumulative and relentless, while the final single-word “age” lands with quiet, devastating force.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
thank you for your kind words
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