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Tombstone

A Nonet

By Kale SinclairPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

You asphyxiated my sick lungs

with softened lips and a sweet tongue.

You drained the blood from my veins

while it rained the remains

of mesmerized pain.

You broke my heart

and left me

alone.

Dead.

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About the Creator

Kale Sinclair

Author | Poet | Husband | Dog Dad | Nerd | Zen Practitioner

Find my published poetry, and short story books here!

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    Oooo, this was so dark and poignant. I loved it!

  • Grz Colm2 years ago

    Brilliant gothic tinged Nonet! Well done. 👍😊

  • Andrea Corwin 2 years ago

    ouch, very painful. Great nonet!

  • angela hepworth2 years ago

    So powerful.

  • Joe Patterson2 years ago

    Death of a relationship.

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