The ring

mumiza

Ridiculous and lovely in equal measure
Red resin rose ring
Large lollipop-like lickable-looking
A statement
A present

Not wearing
Show me gratitude
Get it

Missing from my muddle of bangles
Delving digging scattering panicking
Red resin rose ring
It’s gone
The present

The wrath
Air filled with shouting
Silence

Pizza delivery pepperoni and cheese
Grab a tip
Run to his bedside drawer and rifle
Red resin rose ring
The present

Under receipts and business cards
Amongst change
Nestling

Ridiculous and lovely in equal measure
Red resin rose ring
Large lollipop-like lickable-looking
A statement
A punishment

  • Author: Mumiza D’Okta (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 9th, 2025 12:28
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • sorenbarrett

    This one has me puzzled just when I think I've got it, it slips away. Nicely done

    • mumiza

      Thank you
      It’s meant to show gaslighting
      A present given
      Then taken from me
      The blame of losing this present
      That he had taken and hidden

      • mumiza

        Thank you
        It’s meant to show gaslighting
        A present given
        Then taken from me
        The blame of losing this present
        That he had taken and hidden

        • sorenbarrett

          So clear when put in the light my mind must have been in neutral



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