Silly really,
this relationship of mine –
how I hang on, despite
the tears, the fraying
edges, ignore
the waning
of fibres,
how lifted
to the light
I can see through –
warmth no longer
a reason for
clinging,
and yet
there are memories
woven in between
loose threads –
heartache and
consolation –
and so, like Linus
I cannot let it go.
(Decided to join NaPoWriMo, hosted by Maureen Thorson. A little slow on the uptake, I’ve started with the early prompt: to write a letter (poem) to an inanimate object.)
I was only thinking of the Charlie Brown / Peanuts books today and there you are mentioning Linus. Lovely poem VJ.
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Must have read your mind, ha ha . Thanks
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We all need a security blanket every now and then 😊
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Seems so, lol.
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Another beautiful poem, VJ. It captures the need, the isolation and the deterioration of a relationship so well. 🙂
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Thanks Steve. I wrote it about the blanket, but then realized it could be anything, lol. My underlying pathetic self never fails to come across, lol
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I love this. I started today myself. I love this month! I have taken the NaPoWriMo challenge many years but I’ve never quite written 30 in 30 days. I will give it yet another try. It will be a challenge because I am taking a 9-day trip this month. OMG! I look forward to seeing your takes on the prompts.
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I’m glad you are doing it too. We’ll keep each other going. Maybe you’ll find inspiration on the road. Where are you off to?
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Oregon. Only been there once. We are meeting family from both sides there. Should be interesting and fun!
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So beautiful. There is lots to see and do.
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Me, too, loving it and “getting” it.
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Thanks, Jazz
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Love this! Woke me up to how I comfort myself.
My blink response to your writing prompt poem:
Not silly. Secure. Safe. Comforting. Beautiful. The way I bet so many people think of you VJ. Myself included.
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Ah, that’s so sweet! Thanks Andrea!
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🙂 🙂
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I love this and I can so relate.
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Thanks! Hope you’re enjoying the weekend.
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Yes, thank you!
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