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Venom and Stardust: A Birthday Prompt Contest Poetry Contest

6/23/2026

Sponsor: Sara Jama

The Final Veil

Eyes opening;
Gaze slowly focusing;
White sheet covering;
A cold body quivering.
Icy shallow inhales;
Straps binding loosely;
Unable to move or speak;
Yearn for eternal rest.
Forcing another breath;
Strength so very weak;
Free of all addictions;
Search for a final veil.
Pitted face; rotted flesh;
As I slip into the void,
Of this endless black.
Forgotten in the morgue,
just needle me to death.
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Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Oh wow . Dark one here and so captivating. Congrats in the contest
Dronsfield Avatar
July 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Thank you so very much my friend. Hoping for the best!!
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