There is a well of darkness
in the center of my chest
deep and steep-sided
I throw in a penny
then sprinkle it with tears
for all my wishes that
can never be
It’s so simple, really
falling and falling
and finally hitting bottom
Then I reach down
and draw out
a dipper-full of stars
This is for Joy, who has resurrected the Flash Friday 55 tradition started by the late, great Galen Hayes. Check it out at Verse Escape.
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