This Old Splinter

In response to bwarren’s
The Sunday Whirl Wordle #688

This old splinter sits in the shadows
reminiscing with the ghosts
of her fading memories

Honey colored eyes gaze into a mirror
with a golden edge and cracked by time
where it leans against a large granite stone

Reflected within the shards of hazy glass
is a bright red rose bud
held between the sharp beak of a crow

Reaching for the wavering image her hand
gnarled and claw like the bird slips away
steaming into oblivion

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8 responses to “This Old Splinter”

  1. Sadje Avatar

    A beautiful poem Ami.

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re very welcome

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  2. ben Alexander Avatar

    Ami, this poem is hauntingly beautiful—I love the contrast between the rose and the crow.

    Much love,
    David

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you so much David! 💗

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