Stuck This Time

"No, no, no, they've left me here, haven't they?! No, surely, they'll see that something's amiss; Surely they'll save me, and I'll see the day And feel the warmth of the Sun's golden kiss. Yes, indeed, yes, there is nothing to fear For they care for me; yes, I am their friend — But what if indeed, they have left me here?! What if all that kindness was just pretend?! What if — what if this is how I will die?! Alone, paranoid in the strangling black; Too afraid to even attempt to cry; Abandoned, forgotten, stabbed in the back —!"
Her words then stopped, and her heaving breath She was stuck again, but this time in death.
September 18, 2017
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Kendrick Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 1:47 PM
I was delighted to see your work in my winners’ list..I enjoyed reading the work of an outstanding poet..Your participation was much appreciated..I liked the surprise ending then again I was kind of expecting it for some reason..Sara
Rt Avatar
September 30, 2017 at 7:17 PM
Thanks a lot!! And thank you for thinking my poem good enough to place!
Inman Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 7:46 AM
Franchesca, Yours is one of my favorites in this contest.
Rt Avatar
September 30, 2017 at 7:19 PM
Thank you, I'm glad to hear that! (•v•)
La France Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Fran, I love this emotional write, congratulations !
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September 28, 2017 at 4:10 AM
Thanks a bunch of marshmallows!!! ^-^
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