where vulnerability goes to die
when the listener is self consumed
where love goes to hide when you’re not present
the hollow earth and its ravenous void
the space of no return
where lightning cannot be captured
the constant beating of the heart
consumes all friendships
chasing a lost memory
running on lost ground
i see the glimpses of remembrance
but forgetting makes a distracting sound
where the lively close their eyes
when time flees its demise
where it’s the end of you and I
the hollow earth or the end of my light
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NaPoWriMo Day1: They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but they never said you can’t try to write a poem based on a book cover — and that’s your challenge for today! Take a look through Public Domain Review’s article on “The Art of Book Covers.”
Smoke words every day. 
8 responses to “[529] The Hollow Earth”
This is so beautifully written, as always!
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Thank you Nameera! Hope you have been doing well 🙂
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I love this! And the message it conveys 💯
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Thank you so much 🙂
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“where it’s the end of you and I
the hollow earth or the end of my light” – those lines are true magic, Rahul. This whole piece is so beautifully composed and authentically articulated. I reread that second stanza several times as it is so powerful in such a unique way. This is touching on so many levels, thank you 🤍🤗
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Thanks for your words as always. They always reflect what sometimes I need to hear to go on. You’re a treasure in my heart ❤
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I’m catching up! So glad I didn’t miss this Hallow Earth one. Lovely & thought provoking!
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Thank you so much, your comments always make me smile and think 🙂
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