I saw
too much
and it h-u-r-t
I watched
the red flags
wave like r-i-b-b-o-n-s
I noticed
who stayed quiet
when I b-r-o-k-e
I loved
in full color
they left in g-r-a-y
I begged
for truth
and got s-h-a-d-e-s
I learned
too late
what pain l-o-o-k-s like
Now I
close my eyes
and choose not to s-e-e
Because feeling
everything
was killing m-e
I'd rather
be c-o-l-o-r-b-l-i-n-d
than break b-r-i-g-h-t-l-y
About the Creator
Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When Iโm not lost in my own plots, Iโm either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging lifeย withย aย grin.
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The Devil's Triangle
The sails ruffled in the breeze as we cruised along. The Sea Breeze was a mid-size catamaran that sailed out of Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda. We had booked this trip weeks in advance and were now looking at our Captain, Spike and two boat hands. Paddy and Wilson seemed like nice guys, joking around with the passengers and telling us some stories about Bermuda that only locals would know. Their island accents sounded almost British but they were pleasant to listen to.
By Barbara Gode Wiles4 days ago in Fiction
Comments (15)
Brave โข Honest โข Haunting. You're crushing it, babe.
Some things are indeed better seen in gray shades. A heartfelt one, Komal, and so well-wrought.
This is emotionally charged piece. The staggered spacing & hyphenated words go so well with the overall theme- showing the fractured thoughts & hesitation. Really deep!
Just beautiful!
Beautifully-penned as usual KoKo! Remember God has your back! Take care! ๐ธ
Very nice
This feels sad, but also hopeful too. I pray for you to feel Godโs strength and joy. ๐คฉ
Always special, Komal Bravo
Always special. Komal Bravo
Wow! Love this poem Komal๐
Beautifully wrapped agony
beautiful.....
You are amazing komal! I love this poem! Best! ๐โค๏ธ
Clever! ๐ค๐
I see the pain you carry, and hope your strength will pull you through.