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Pleading for a moment of silence
I remember.
Even if it was filled with the suspense of another blow,
even if all I felt was throbbing
just one quiet second.

I let it consume me.



Copyright © Lily Walker | Year Posted 2026


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Date: 6/5/2026 11:51:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

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