Stone Free

Seeking out the sanctuaries
till jaggedness wears; blunt
only tumbles harder, to boo
nightmarish: it knocks keen
etching, grooves which rake…

Fleeing sleep, a roused huff
real, wheels in its silent war;
engages a caged subterfuge:
Eloquent is a pebbled stone!

(8/15/2020: Inspira: Sanctuary contest & ‘04 Eliminator 30 Daytona, Davis)

 Stone Free Footnotes:

Should I heed the unconscious, or toss?
Throw it back to its recess of non-exist 
Obscure it and blank out an angry emo
Not turned, the stone sinks in a cavern
Eventually it buries so deep and I, free…

Free…; till a flooding dream flashes grief
Released, it streams in polish, smoother
Eely slippery it slithers easily to the fore
Emerging, it shines in its dark: do I flee?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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August 16, 2020 at 7:25 AM
i am glad you were inspired.. Interesting poem...
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August 16, 2020 at 12:08 PM
me too! thank you :)
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August 15, 2020 at 6:29 PM
Submerged metaphors are my favorite, enjoyed this poem!
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August 15, 2020 at 7:52 PM
not too sure what submerged metaphors are but I'm glad you enjoyed the read :)
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