Sewing

In the Shadow of my Pen30/04/2023Unpublished Poetrycreativewriting, letgoofpain, poet, spilledink, thoughts

(written April 2023)

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Memories of long ago,
we sew stitches,
trying to hold
onto broken dreams.
Needles and threads.
People who were
never ours to keep.
Then we come
apart at the seams.
Unravel yourself
from anything
that causes pain
and never let
anyone use the
same pair of
scissors
to cut you open again.

Published by In the Shadow of my Pen

Indie Poet and Author✍️ of four collections of poetry. Chronic Fatigue Warrior💪 Volunteer, Solo Traveller✈️ and Yogi🙏. Spilling ink from my heart and soul. My writing is real and raw, so if you are looking for a fairy tale you are on the wrong site! View more posts

5 thoughts on “Sewing”

thereluctantpoet says:

01/05/2023 at 19:38

This was so great! So emotional and insightful!! Loved it!! 😊💕🌹

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1. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
  
  01/05/2023 at 21:16
  
  Thank you so much Chuck 💙🙏💙
  
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Navin says:

02/05/2023 at 20:56

Oh wow, what a beautiful poem…amazing ending ✨❤️💫

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1. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
  
  02/05/2023 at 21:18
  
  Navin 🙏Thank you so much 🙏
  Maggie💙
  
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  1. Navin says:
    
    03/05/2023 at 07:39
    
    You’re welcome, Maggie ✨💙💫
    
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