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

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  1. the agreement was made out of love
    compacted into ground glass

    This perhaps has a lot to do with the obligations towards making a success in life. Very thought provoking, Audrey!

    Hank

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  2. Interesting and thought provoking piece. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. A glimpse of one's inner journey and daily sacrificies ~

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  4. A glimpse of one's inner journey and daily sacrificies ~

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  6. This speaks of commitment, but as a reader I feel there is a need for freedom.

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  7. Most expressive poetry and love the ending.

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  8. Rarely 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.

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  9. Every day is a struggle... but sometimes the rainbows come back with weekend

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  10. 'a promise of forever locked into glass's light'.. sigh.. this is so beautiful!

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  11. Fabulous imagery. Beautifully done.

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  12. I like the phrase "daily
    shaving of self"

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  13. Your second stanza is wickedly brilliant!

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