POEM STARTER
Submitted by Maranda Quinn
The Burden of Memory
Write a poem that could have this as its title.
The Burden Of Memory (I)
Burned into all you are,
Shapes your reflexes.
Looming like hexes,
‘And I am back in that car’
Stained into your silver,
Blamed for your actions.
Past and present empty factions,
‘Knowing I couldn’t have her’
Dreams where it lives again,
Tasting the irresistible airs.
Death to all who cares,
‘Shut in by the rain’
Weights tugging on my heart,
Indescribable burdens on my senses.
Here i stand behind your fences.
‘And then I read the name on the chart’
Fear drains all happiness,
Of this scene in my brain.
Like some ball and chain,
‘And then we all became less’
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I love you baby 🖤
Accept memories as part of who we are 🖤