She is my unopened
present
my box of regrets,
the locked door;
the letter without
a stamp.
I'm a
flower without
soil
A fish on the
beach.
I'm a lame dog,
and the gray in
a beard.
I'm an
albatross on a
gray sky,
a ship lost
at sea.
I'm the unanswered
words...
Marry
me.
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Author:
Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: August 12th, 2024 21:58
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Comments11
Good write Thomas
Thanks.
Good write T.
I planted some seeds in a pot indoors using manure. I wondered what the pong was! lol.
lol
Tis indeed write good T .. N
Thank you, sir.
Excellent
Thank you, Dave.
Fine words Thomas.
Andy
Thank you.
Ye, yes, yes, a thousand times... Oh this is so romantic you swept me off my feet tell me when and where dearest poet 🤣 🌹
You are the best, sweet Teddy. Thank you.
A message sent in metaphor and clear words that speaks to all of us in one way of another. Nicely penned Thomas
Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant, my friend. Some amazing imagery, and the last lines smashed it out of the park. Bravo!
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Keeping the heart of it till the very end works well. Good job.
Thanks, Dan.
A really clever use of personification that was not obvious but was the only answer. That makes you clever
Thank you, my friend.
I wasn’t expecting that ending. Terrific write Thomas.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
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