Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

Always Separate

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

In response to Sadje’s prompt
What do you see # 149 – August 29, 2022

There I am
on the outside
different
but somehow the same

Air charged with the tension
of unsaid words
arcing through
a molasses of hurt feelings

Eyes leak scalding tears
trailing hidden scars behind
Unseen by the others
bone deep to the one

Always separate
ever alone
excluded
in all things meaningful

There I am
on the outside
different
not at all the same

15 responses to “Always Separate”

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    […] Ami; Always separate […]

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    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

    Thank you so much Michael! ❤️

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    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

    Beautiful. I fully agree with Sadje’s comment! Best wishes, Michael

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    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

    Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.

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    willowdot21

    Ami this is so touching 💜💜

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      ((hugs)) Thank you Willow! ❤️

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    paeansunplugged

    Such a touching tale, Ami! ❤️

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Punam! ❤️

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        paeansunplugged

        You are welcome.

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    Nope, Not Pam

    Wow, that was so powerful

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Deb. ❤️

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    Sadje

    Such a poignant, heartfelt poem Ami. Being different is difficult until we embrace it. Thanks for joining in

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Sadje! 💖

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        Sadje

        You’re welcome

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