Washed Ashore

I die over and over—
between pages—a ghost 
in a world more real than my
own—drowning in ink—
willingly washed ashore—
swelling, bloating breath.

Against my nature of concealment,
I cough out the ink—everywhere—
chaos, carnality, collapse!
onto a canvas I cannot
cower from. 

Who else perceives meaning there? 
Who else feels the frenzy like fire?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Bordner Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"Who else feels the frenzy like fire..." if only the ink could calm the flames Poetess. I can taste the ink of your indigo depression. The imagery and psychology of this poem stimulate the senses richly...J.A.B.
Breidenthal Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
You taste, sense, feel more than most, Justin - I always appreciate your intuitive thoughts. I am still reeling from your latest poem - sending love even in the midst of the chaos <3 Laura
Delegans Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
You captured great emotion here in your pursuit of writing. I really like your expression.
Breidenthal Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thanks, Christopher. I really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by! <3 Laura
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