Fragmented

~ Candace

I stole a fragment of

the sea

the insistent surf withdrew

from my grasp

and left me empty

I cut a fragment of

earth’s clay

my knife bent and broke

and left me hardened

I ripped a fragment of

your heart

to keep it close

it turned to stone and I

was left

alone

(posted on Toads)

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13 thoughts on “Fragmented”

  2. seamless. really well crafted, and in tune with the sense I had when I chose the word list. thank you for adding your voice ~

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