In the morning as the sun kisses the frost goodbye,
I inhale the dust of yesterday.
It sets anchor within my belly
Leaden is my soul.
Rusted from exposure
Rain, wind, fog
Encrusted.
A new dawn brings no hope
But a day passed where still, I weigh
Too scared to exhale.
Submitted: January 31, 2021
© Copyright 2021 a.m. sharpe. All rights reserved.
Facebook Comments
More Poetry Poems
Boosted Content from Other Authors
Short Story / Mystery and Crime
Book / Young Adult
Short Story / Other
Book / Action and Adventure
Boosted Content from Premium Members
Short Story / Non-Fiction
Short Story / Non-Fiction
Book / Science Fiction
Poem / Poetry