Notes About The Poem

Wound up tightly

I have reasons to worry
stubbornly I refuse to send mixed messages
~ a smile I might shatter



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
mixed messages are the worst
Gauthier Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
true, they don't help anyone ~
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