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.

No Escape

In response to bwarren’s The Sunday Whirl Wordle #670

A whispering breath
utters cruel words
sorrow spreads
devouring dreams
rendering golden promises
into dust licked away by the wind

A mother stands motionless
a window in her kitchen
faces the raging river
rapids spin dangerous whirlpools
offering no escape except one
she watches the white gown descend

6 responses to “No Escape”

  1. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A sad poem Ami.

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  2. pensitivity101 Avatar
    pensitivity101

    A sad piece Ami.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you for reading Di. The words struck me so, yes. ((hugs)) 💙

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      1. pensitivity101 Avatar
        pensitivity101

        You’re welcome Ami. Hope you are OK.

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Lots of physical challenges, but I’m hanging in there!! Hope you are ok? 💙

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        pensitivity101

        We’re good thanks!

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