Terra Incognita

I do not know what lies  
           beyond that inner boundary
     I have never dared venture there 

a tender place 
kept carefully guarded
lest l breach its defences

I think a wound from the past lies there 
     but I am afraid to look 



Terra Incognita 
28 August 2022 
Sponsor Edward Ibeh 
This or That poetry Contest vol 13
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September 4, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem, Julie:-). Have a blessed Sunday!
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September 4, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Thank you Edward. I'm delighted to have placed in your contest :)
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