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Still With Me

I try not to crumble--
you do not see my
break
downs —
I simply
will not let you—
till somehow,
some way,
in the cracks—
unblinking insect 
eyes peep through.

They are my own eyes
and they are stunned.

The eyes speak—
shakily do they
speak:

"You are still with me
after all this time."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Scott Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Eyes windows to your soul beautiful write my friend sounds like your longing fo solace have good eving Davidscott xd
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May 9, 2021 at 1:25 PM
There is no one immune to this. What a strange path depression takes, makes all of us think we are alone, where in fact we are very much in the same boat.....even those we see smiling ! This Poem Laura conveys these emotions extremely well. Bravo!
Breidenthal Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 12:45 AM
Appreciate your wisdom and the kind words. So true that we are all in the same boat in some capacity. Always, Laura
Zahid Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 8:59 AM
That's a great write Laura
Breidenthal Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 12:44 AM
Appreciate the kind words. Always, Laura
Scott Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 7:24 PM
Eyes window to your soul lovly write david scott xx
Breidenthal Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 12:43 AM
Yes David, thanks so much! <3 always, Laura
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March 14, 2021 at 6:13 PM
Laura, I have been away from all this for a while, but wanted to check out your work, of course. I just turned 70 and am still working as hard as ever. Your poem is wonderful. Just know I am fond of you, your talent, and you're emotion. We are always together in some capacity, and your words have affected me in a way that will stay as long as I inhabit this strange planet of ours. Wish you well as it is tough being young and there is a lot of good and bad to deal with. Not easy, but you do!!
Breidenthal Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 12:44 AM
Great to hear from you my friend. I appreciate your kind words immensely. Happy to hear you are doing alright. Keep in touch! Always, Laura
Bordner Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 6:41 PM
This wonderful poem reminds me that sometimes love is not as lost as It seems beautiful Poetess...this tender poetry pleases me profoundly Laura...Justin
Breidenthal Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 12:42 AM
Happy that you enjoyed, Justin. There is always hope when love is at the core. Always, Laura
Evans Avatar
January 31, 2021 at 11:46 AM
Why, why, why must love be a game of chess. Really like this poem................peace!
Breidenthal Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 12:41 AM
Exactly! Thank you, Ricky. Always, Laura
Scott Avatar
January 26, 2021 at 5:34 AM
You hood at masking emotions to l try to hide with humour the eyes they say windows to your soul a sense of longing xx davidscott
Breidenthal Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 12:41 AM
<3
Scott Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 11:36 PM
Suffer with both myself l can releat no one knows your mind better than your self xx xx
Breidenthal Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Humor is a good mask... Thanks David, this one is special to me. Its a bit of a dark one... About depression and anxiety and its hold on the psyche. ~Laura
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