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Swoooosh

lost in delusion
swept up by
the winds of time

what's left under the veneer
but a lingering longing that haunts
without guiles or prejudice

walking through the desert of my mind
singed past blurry sunsets
over yonder burnt horizons

swoooosh ~



AP: Honorable Mention 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Skelly Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 8:08 AM
The winds of time eventually sweep us all away, nicely done...Delice
Gauthier Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Delice ~
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 3:13 PM
Hello Lin, swish! I have gotten my feet wet. Enjoyed this poem.Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 23, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Hello Lin, your welcome my friend. I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend.
Gauthier Avatar
September 23, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Thanks, Darlene ~
Roper Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 2:35 PM
Swoosh it is, just washed away.
Gauthier Avatar
September 23, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Eve ~
Rodrigues Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 2:21 PM
Wow! Love this, Line and the pic too! Love the swoooosh at the end.
Gauthier Avatar
September 23, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated ~
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