Spit, or Swallow?A Chapter by Lyn Andersonten words I give contest tourist, grind, perforate, aquarium, abridge, frame, serve, score, effort, leaseHer photo tucked neatly In a wooden frame, It took a monumental effort, For him to just get out of bed. Searching for a way to abridge whatever phase of grief he had reached How many days had it been? According to the experts, He should be someplace Different by now. Bits of coffee, Sticking in his teeth. Spit or Swallow? I told her not to buy the fine grind. Was God up there,
somewhere, Keeping score? He pulled high his knee socks, Slipped into his birkenstocks. His need to perforate holes In the wall of grief around him Would serve as an impetus To renew the lease
On the life he once knew. She loved the aquarium, Her hair was strawberry, In colour, and scent. Random thoughts floating To the surface As he wandered the streets. Hopelessly lost, A tourist, on the outside of his broken heart. © 2017 Lyn AndersonAuthor's Note
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StatsAuthorLyn AndersonToronto, Ontario, CanadaAboutI write under a pseudonym. I don't do Read Requests, but you can PM me if you want me to read something specific. I make friends with people who I read and interact with. I won't accept random reque.. more..Writing
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