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.

Disconnect

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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Disconnect then reconnect
then disconnect
repeat.

Each broken pathway
leaves painful thorns
in both feet.

One step then two
and by three you
have gone.

Chasing your dreams
following the sun
leaving her far behind.

5 responses to “Disconnect”

  1. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A profound poem Ami.

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Sadje! 😊

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        Sadje

        You’re welcome

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  2. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    Very thoughtful, Ami 🙂

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Hammad! 😊

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