The Worst Gift of All

You made me, 
Created out of nothing just to
Let me be.

No hopes of seeing the shores, 
No boat to stay afloat.
‘Tis a gift best left unopened.

Just by nature, I will breath.
I will cling onto the edge
And ask “Why do I bother?”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Beckman  Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 6:48 PM
THE DARKEST HOUR IS JUST BEFORE THE DAWN
Bangalee Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:07 AM
non-opened gift is best!/// beautiful poem
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