Numb

peto

A candle flickers through the night 

An eagle makes it's debut flight 

Still fresh the taste of her last bite

Her numbness dulls her pain 

 

Stood on the edge afraid to leap

Dry ducts betray the urge to weep

The promises they couldn't keep 

Her numbness dulls her pain 

 

When cupid sent his arrow true 

It pierced her heart when sailing through 

She smiled through tears as he withdrew 

Her numbness dulls her pain 

 

The cherub failed the gods just laughed 

She braces for the arctic draught 

She navigates the seas by raft

Her numbness dulls her pain 

 

His voice resounded loud and clear 

A happy life is drawing near

She heard the words she longed to hear

His love it dulled her pain 

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  • sorenbarrett

    I love the meter and rhyme structure of this poem that sounds like a church bell ringing. Very nicely done

    • peto

      Thank you soren
      An inspiring comment
      Much appreciated

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Peto

      • Friendship

        Your poem revolves around the juxtaposition of pain and numbness, exploring how emotional detachment can serve as a coping mechanism in the face of heartache and disappointment. The poet delves into themes of love, loss, and resilience, illustrating the narrator's journey through emotional turmoil and the search for solace.

        • peto

          You don't miss much friendship
          I'm very grateful for your input
          Much obliged

          • Friendship

            You are most welcome, Peto.😊

          • Poetic Licence

            A sense of pain and hurt at the loss of love, until she hears the voice again, nicely expressed and written, enjoyed the read

            • peto

              Cheers poetic
              Glad to hear you enjoyed
              Gratitude

              • Poetic Licence

                You are very welcome

              • Teddy.15

                Beautiful, nice to see a happy ending to love. 🌹

                • peto

                  Thank you Teddy
                  Always appreciate your visit
                  And comments

                • Tony36

                  Excellent write

                  • peto

                    Many thanks Tony
                    Good to see you

                    • Tony36

                      You're welcome

                    • hzugman

                      Nice ending and good write.

                      • peto

                        Thank you very much sir

                      • Dan Williams

                        Touching and sincere, "She navigates the seas by raft" says chapters by itself. Very nice.

                        • peto

                          Hello Dan
                          Nice to see you
                          Truly appreciate your time to read



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