Within the Recesses
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I held it back
within the recesses of my mind
the words unspoken
the urge to set them free
I held it in
each omission with intent
every painful silence
as if a last resort
I held you
in the recesses of my heart
the very thought of you
I held with every breath
AP: Honorable Mention 2022
Submitted on April 5, 2022 for contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 3RD
Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2022
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