On Account
the agreement was made out of love
compacted into ground glass
I find my hands in front of me
shovels, have just enough left
for the slow daily
shaving of self
a promise of forever
locked into glass's light
copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2018
Posted for dVerse
the agreement was made out of love
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This perhaps has a lot to do with the obligations towards making a success in life. Very thought provoking, Audrey!
Hank
Thank you Hank!
DeleteInteresting and thought provoking piece. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA glimpse of one's inner journey and daily sacrificies ~
ReplyDeleteA glimpse of one's inner journey and daily sacrificies ~
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ReplyDeleteThis speaks of commitment, but as a reader I feel there is a need for freedom.
ReplyDeleteMost expressive poetry and love the ending.
ReplyDeleteRarely do I look forward to reading poetry...yes a character flaw for sure...but when you write a poem I stop what I'm doing to read it. A testament to your talent.
ReplyDeleteEvery day is a struggle... but sometimes the rainbows come back with weekend
ReplyDelete'a promise of forever locked into glass's light'.. sigh.. this is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous imagery. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteI like the phrase "daily
ReplyDeleteshaving of self"
Your second stanza is wickedly brilliant!
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