I Succumb

Katie B.

   I Succumb

 

I succumb to ends of days

To ends of nights 

Where the wind lays low

Where the bough bends, not breaks

 

I reject I’ll fitting garments

That sinch my waist and

Smother me with stiff, forgotten lamb’s wool  

 Where denim, devoid of elasticity, binds 

 

I witness the belief of disbelief

A fool’s handshake, his

Tight, sweaty grasp

Squeezing my cold, limp 

Hand of apathy

 

I suffer at the dire reach of poverty

The stricken, the voiceless 

The heartache of lowly demise

In a state where trees and stars serve as meager shelters

 

I crave the certainty 

Of tenderness that

Blows away the darkness

That harnesses a blistered soul

 

I rejoice in companionship

That fills the inherent void we mask

 Embracing weariness

 Bolstering the broken hearted

 

 I relish the satiety of existence

 Where wisdom imparts

 Where empathy prevails

 Where acceptance unites

  • Author: Katie B. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 31st, 2025 02:04
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments7

  • Goldfinch60

    That tenderness will always be with you Katie as you write your fine words for us to read.

    Andy

    • Katie B.

      Thank you for the high praise. I am humbled by your words. Happy new year..

    • orchidee

      Good write K.

    • arqios

      This year has been an excellent one for poetic companionship! Happy new year, Katie 🕊️🙏🏻

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Katie, this is reflective and compassionate. You move through suffering without turning away, then choose empathy and acceptance as acts of defiance. By the end, unity feels hard-won and hopeful. Thoughtful, sincere work. Happy New Year to you! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

      • Katie B.

        Thank you Tristan for your generous feedback. It is humbling and most appreciated. Happy New Year.

      • soheil khodaparasti

        Very nice; in hard times, compassion, connection, and acceptance remain the deepest nourishment of existence.

        • Katie B.

          Thank you so much for your comments, greatly appreciated.

          • soheil khodaparasti

            My pleasure.

          • Jerry Reynolds

            A fine write, Katie. I enjoyed the read. Happy New Year.

            • Katie B.

              Thank you so much Jerry!

            • NafisaSB

              great reflections - i basically agree with your wishes and thoughts...let's hope they materialize



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