Sotto Poet Poet Free verse

Whispered Refrains

Written: June 17, 2025, For contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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longing 
             goes On
our warm kisses 
                      ignited a     f i r e—

f l a m b o y a n t 
                     swirl in breeze
concrete guilds 
       linger
sharp nail scuffs 
& 
sinister spikes

clinking cuffs 
                         create 
captivating cacophony
sharp sting 
                stings my wrist~
ritualistic resignation,
                          branded in b l o o d
My heart is 
            breaking deep
I cry—peace is so corny...

thoughts can't sleep
always remembering 
                            your face
till we meet again—
let me sing 
                      this lovely r e f r a i n
Fragments of my soul 
                          are broken & 
dispersed,
               as fallen leaves 
aching within
empty echoes 
of 
memories

you look at me 
& 
w h i s p e r
                  maybe a f l a s h b a c k!

coolness waned, 
                          leaving cinders...

                      heart hits with hollow hunger

your touch stays on my s k i n

memories say no—
                            to fade into darkness
sing gentle r e f r a i n s

hoping you’ll                          listen
In quiet,                             I find your voice...
or is it 
                      just an e c h o?

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Sara Kendrick June 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker June 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM exquisite writing! Your words gave me pause; I've had similar feelings. Appreciate your poetic style, yellow rose

Paige Hind June 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM A haunting sort of feeling and write- it's beautiful and vulnerable, Sotto.