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Dec 15
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amaryllis

To the Page

I think I forgot how to speak.

I owe a call to the best friend in my phone,
and an ode to the summer walked on a bone.

An "I'm sorry!" to that boy I somewhat liked,
And a 加油!to that brother who's completely wiped.

The page called my name yesterday,
or was it a week ago? I dunno, Someday.

Standing next to inspiration's dusty tomb
from across the neighborhood of my room

a right on Dirty Laundry and another 
on the Unclosed Shutters

oh dear, I forgot how wonderful Window is!
My word, haven't looked through her in ages!

How many similes, metaphors, and lives now
do I owe to her honor, anyhow?

And Sweater, old friend!
Did I truly fling you to this bend?

Ah well, another poem for you 
And you, and you, and why not you too?

Just round the bed,
words scrambling in my head

And by the time I cross the aisle,
a few steps, but feels like miles

To the page, I must apologize
for by now the blaring voices have simply 

died.

 
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Posted: 12.15.20
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  1. Moonsand
    Dec 15, 2020

    This is beautiful. The way you personified everything is amazing. I think it resonated in me because I could feel the pain and suffering you portrayed, but also the beauty of simplicity. My favorite line here is, “And a 加油!to that brother who’s completely wiped.” I feel a lot of us are exhausted right now, and everyone needs a “加油!你最棒!You got this!” every now and then. Thank you for writing this.

    “I can’t just say ‘cheer up’ no matter what. But in the midst of all that difficulty, try to find that small happiness.”
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  1. amaryllis
    Dec 16, 2020

    Haha yeah, I definitely agree! Especially since everyone I know is stressed about finals and Christmas I think it’s particularly applicable. I haven’t quite found an English equivalent yet, so if you have any lmk! And thank you for reading! :)

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