Shell

The birds’ insistent chirp
Sunrays reflecting on the pond
Sweet scent of freshly cut grass
Spring beauty all around

And yet…
I feel no joy, an empty shell upon the shore
Here, but not alive
Rocks upon my chest

There is no place for me
Redundant
All the cheer has gone
Alone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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October 15, 2017 at 8:24 AM
I am sorry for your sadness. I hope that writing about them helps you. Keep writing. Welcome to PoetrySoup
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