Withering to nothing

Been frustrated for too long.
Bitterness builds like a vile crust.
Forgotten the whats and whys.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 2:27 PM
wow! how profound the 2d line is. Faving
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Thanks, Sara ~ sometimes deepcleaning is necessary to get in the cracks.
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