Frosted Memories
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| photo by: dana dampier |
Within frost dipped memories
The fragile limbs of loneliness
Squeeze my heart with surprising strength
Nibbling at my thoughts
Catching me off guard
Causing me to withdraw inside my mind
Squeeze my heart with surprising strength
Nibbling at my thoughts
Catching me off guard
Causing me to withdraw inside my mind
As I traverse the world
… and yet, no one knows
Because I still smile
… and yet, no one knows
Because I still smile
Dana Dampier
Written for dVerse: https://dversepoets.com/2022/02/07/quadrille-145/
the phrase "fragile limbs of loneliness" is so delicately haunting - it's lovely
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteA chilling well written poem. The haunting photo went well with it.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I take so many photos... I have one to fit any poem!
DeleteLovely poem with such beautiful words.
ReplyDelete'The fragile limbs of loneliness' indeed. Breaking any moment. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteExquisite. The imagery works so well in conveying the strength of our own loneliness. It's sad that we feel the need to hide it all.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's still taboo to a certain degree to feel anything but happiness, but also... if I make myself smile, it does help sometimes to lift my mood!
DeleteThis poem sobered me...really nicely done but powerful words, from the loneliness to the smile...
ReplyDeleteWe do what we must to move through the day sometimes. Thank you!
DeleteWow, Dana... this is so relatable to me!
ReplyDelete-David [ben Alexander]
I was hoping there would be some who could relate!
DeleteBeautiful opening lines and yes, our smile often hides the inner turmoil! Beautifully crafted.
ReplyDeleteWonderful - love the introductory lines in this Dana
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
Delete"Within frost dipped memories
ReplyDeleteThe fragile limbs of loneliness"
Wonderful opening lines! :)
Thank you!
DeleteA smile can be a mask hiding the sorrow and turmoil hidden inside... nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThey do! They are also contagious and helpful in making it through the day!
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