Unknown Malady

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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You walked away
the air left my chest
Shards of glass filled oxygen
ripped through the fragile lining
of my lungs

Further and further away you go
unplanned but inevitable retreat
reconciliation you say
a chance to reconnect
You and I disconnect

Two lives blessed with the warmth
and knowledge of very real love
Running away from me to capture
moments in your past
Leaving me no future

Turn back and see me
my heart screams tormented
My mind numb as thinking
would break this unknown malady
Back to when we were well

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7 responses to “Unknown Malady”

  1. Nope, Not Pam Avatar
    Nope, Not Pam

    Beautifully woven, very dark but also very fragile

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  2. Sadje Avatar

    Beautiful, poignant poem Ami.

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re most welcome

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  3. willowdot21 Avatar

    Oh! Ami this is very dark, beautifully written! 💜

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you so much Willow! 🙏💖🙏

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