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Oct 05
poetry challenge: Great Poets
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The House

[Inspired by "XVII (I do not love you...)" - Pablo Neruda]

The house sits on an empty street,
waiting for a new occupant.
The rooms are lonely,
missing the company of someone.

The house hasn't been seen in years,
it is sad.
It sits in the same spot,
unable to move and find someone.

The house is broken,
with no windows or doors.
It is waiting to be fixed,
by a kind soul with a big heart.

The house has no furniture,
it is missing its character.
The house waits for the inevitable,
the wrecking crew.
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Posted: 10.05.21
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  1. Sam
    Oct 05, 2021

    This is amazing the use of words is incredible

    sam

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  1. Nightheart
    Jan 05, 2022

    Hi! I'm so glad that you found inspiration in my challenge-and what inspiration it is! You have some great wordsmithing here, and a nice message. (Don't tell anyone, but the poem you were inspired by is my personal favorite)

    "remember, we are infinite"

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