rage

24 Jul 2020 4 Comments

by lynn__ in Uncategorized

 

such minor
disagreement
erupted into a
monster of hostility
as if born the moment
we opened to the dark
secrets and fears
of our own
fragile hearts

 

The italicized lines are from the poem,“This Has Been a Summer of Moths,” by Anne M. Doe Overstreet featured at Tweetspeak Poetry.

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  1. pvcann's avatar pvcann
    Jul 27, 2020 @ 09:25:02

    So true, and so easily opened up, once opened it cannot be bottled. I like how you say it.

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  2. janicead's avatar janicead
    Jul 26, 2020 @ 11:42:59

    Our nation seems to be be living your words. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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