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Viola Weinhold's avatar

I agree. This poem is really effective at creating the sense of emptiness and desolation left behind. I really liked it. Thank you.

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Annieguile Bentulan's avatar

The home reflects your mind,

What shall you find?

Empty spaces filled,

Memories killed.

I love how this has captured emotional desolation, setting up the rest of the poem

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Bradley Ramsey's avatar

Thank you! When I first wrote this piece, I was inspired by someone (I forget who) saying that your home is a reflection of your mind. As soon as I heard that, I started working on this piece. Thanks for checking it out!

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Justin Kolodziej (maybe Ann)'s avatar

Hmm.

Could be. My closet's organized, anyway. The rest of it needs work.

Not sure if that signifies anything.

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V. Walker | Poet's avatar

"I live inside these bones,

Hollow secrets, hushed tones,

A living ghost,"

Wow. What a haunting image. Another incredible piece from Bradley.

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Bradley Ramsey's avatar

Thank you, V! This one was interesting because I also decided to structure each stanza with a decreasing number of words per line. I felt like it added to the impact. Glad you enjoyed it!

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