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In The Long Shadow of Loss a crumbling whisper
like words begun to be gurgled
under water
there's an echo down the hall,
somewhere
you can chase it but
only hear
the desperation of your shoes
to undemolish promise
The lasting impact, the
The lasting impact, the magic, of this poem is the ingenious use of poignant, auditory clues to illustrate the experience of betrayal and loss. The sounds are mundane, identifiable, muted, yet devastating to the heart.
Truly amazing work!