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Shhhhh... (Contest Entry)

Submitted by Michael Anthony on Thu, 2024-09-26 10:36

Love left unspeakable wounds difficult to bandage.
The scars will turn to whispers in time,
but absence will always be the one shouting.

Style / type: 
Free verse
Review Request (Intensity): 
I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Last few words: 
Contest entry.
Editing stage: 
Editing - polished draft
Contest: 
What is Life?
Content level: 
Not Explicit Content

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Rula

Thu, 2024-09-26 10:39

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The last line is a killer.
Best wishes

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Lavender

Thu, 2024-09-26 17:11

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Hello, Michael,
I recall feeling two different phases: the heavy heartache that eventually softens, and then the overwhelming, sharp pain in the gut, which screams when facing the reality of a lost love. This is life...
Thank you!
L

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