Words Fail

How does one convey
a past not meant to last?
How does one explain
a numbed brain?
How can emotions
simply disappear?
Why do we turn against
those we hold dear?
When will our life
as we knew resume?
Back to normal
can we assume?
End the desire
oneself to impale?
Words fail.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Merryman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 1:35 PM
Jean, I think your words convey the frustration we all feel. Blessings, Kim M
Murray Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 3:12 AM
Thank you for your blessings Kim.
Bauer Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 12:13 PM
well said, jean! i don't think anyone knows the answer to when, or if, "back to normal" will be...
Murray Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 3:14 AM
Hello Ilene. Thankfully, this was an old poem I found. I'm hoping never to go back there, but you never know. Lovely to see you.
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