I cemented memories together
so I couldn't remember.
Had I boxed them,
I would have prised it open by now.
I had affixed myself to you,
smothering us both in ashes.
Desire's flames burned
until I deprived us of oxygen,
the remains long cold
on winter's breath.
Pegging pieces of you and me together
merely made
a bond of feathers.
I was mistress of my own folly,
paying the price
of future's
could have beens.
Author notes
Prompt - Sticky
In a list
A contest entry
- Sticky by Lj-.
700 points, ended December 7, 2008, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Hindsight lends a certainty to our words when we speak of pain and memories. You've captured so many emotions within your words.
Love Margaret
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Excellent
Wow. I really like the way you took the prompt here and I felt heavy emotions from it. It fits the title you gave iy. All the best in the contest, Michele
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Blink, blink. This is supreme. Your interpretation of this prompt is perfectly outside the lines. What a situation to find ones self in. This is one of my favourites from you. Surely this is a winner. Best of luck
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Gaylene ~
What a powerful poem -- though I'm echoing what has been said before, my words are heartfelt -- this is powerful, poignant, and lingers in my heart. Your closing lines especially.
Good luck in the contest.
In His Love,
Zach -
Excellent
Oh my, what a powerful write. So perfect for the prompt. Best of luck in the contest.
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sad
Sad write poet but often so very true. I love the honesty of this poem. I think a must read for many wome. Funny though I just wrote a poem...Two legged beast... lol
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