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Hard to breathe by Ayushka Rajput (1 reply)

Ayushka21
3 years ago
Ayushka21 3 years ago

Sometimes you know it's hard to breathe,Temptation makes it hard to see...The more I feel,The more I starve!  I drank the darkness with the star's ...  My bones are all that's left with me!     

 

Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

Well done!  I'm a slight bit confused by the lines "the more I feel, The more I starve!"  I'm having difficulty connecting "feel" and "starve" but, "I drank the darkness with the stars... My bones are all that's left with me" is strong and well written.  I wonder if the word is "of me" rather than "with me" but perhaps you have a meaningful reason for your choice of words.  I will definitely consider your work for featuring in one of my Instagram posts over the next two weeks.  Thank you so much for sharing, Susan

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