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Let Go of the Rope
January 31, 2011
A wise man told me once
to let go of the rope
that was making my hands red.
I took in what he said,
weighed it in my head
then looked at my palms
that were covered in scars.
I planned on going far
with that rope in my fingers
because the pain that it brought
did not linger long,
but maybe I am wrong.
This rope
that I have been holding so tightly
has broken glass
that makes my blood run brightly
and brush-burns my skin.
It ties to him,
and now that he is stranded
I will drop this rope
and keep going, empty-handed.
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littlerose913 GOLD said...
on Feb. 2 2011 at 3:32 pm
I can feel your journey and pain. You are a very expressive writer. Check out some of my works. You are well on your way! <3
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