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Nov 27
poetry challenge: Scars
ZoeBee

Splotches on sand

They have come and gone
As frequent and relentless as the tides
As I have grown
Sssstutters
Tic tic tic tics
DON'T SAY IT YET
3 
2
1
Compulsions
(There's someone behind you)
Intrusive thoughts
. . . 
A lack of emotion.
And though they have surged in, lapped around
And then rolled out
Wishy-washy like waves
The water leaves splotches on sand

 
 
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Posted: 11.27.20
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  1. blue_potato
    Dec 02, 2020

    I love the line "As frequent and relentless as the tides" Its amazing and accurate and set the scene for the rest of the poem. amazing!

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  1. ZoeBee
    Dec 02, 2020

    Thank you so much potato! Your art is inspirational and I love it

    Zoe

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