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Defeat (1 reply and 1 comment)

Svk86
3 years ago
Svk86 3 years ago

I wrestle with my inner demons,

I stumble into the dark abyss

As my lungs fill with the pungent smell of defeat. 

 

Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

Well done!  Short and to the point.  While I would have liked to have an image for your "inner demons" rather than your telling me you have them, I think you have managed to convey some very strong feelings with just a very few words - and that is exactly what poetry is all about.  I will feature your poem, within the next couple of weeks, on my Instagram page.  Thank you so much for sharing,  Susan

Svk86
3 years ago

Thank you. I go by @twin_indie_terrors on instagram 🙂

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