Triangle of Meadows

It’s utterly exhausting
With feelings, so intense
My peace is what it’s costing
And that’s a tall expense

My mind is lined with echoes 
Relentlessly recurring
A triangle of shallow meadows
Repeatedly deterring

I dwell among the untamed weeds
Listening for whispers
Of those who need for me to grieve
A damaged, loving, drifter

I absorb their sorrow, as though my own
The pain accumulates
Their fears and mine, frame me a home
A darkly sad estate

Drug, addiction, gift or illness
Part of my DNA
It doesn’t provide my self fulfillment 
Though, it occurs to me, some think
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 9:26 PM
This is an intense piece Anna. My mind is swirling. Brilliant. xomo <3
Smith Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:17 PM
I think the addictive Gene is hereditary. I know I've got it. It shows in all we do. Love your write Anna
Blanca Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:13 PM
Ana, great rhyming piece that flows like clouds in the evening.
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