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A RubyRed Original Poem

By Ruby RedPublished 2 years ago β€’ 1 min read
Drawn by me (sorry about the poor quality)

it is the stillness

on the inside of their voices

it leaves me shuddering

but i know more

i feel more

i clutch the dancing shadows and breathe

breathe the warmth into their eyes

cry the soul into their heart

until they see more than what i can

and give more than the others ever would

my shadow-friends shatter my mad mind

sewing together tapestries of sunlight

until my bruised, lonely mad mind

is accompanied by soulless harmonies

and the warming joys of kindness.

that is all i have ever needed,

and so the twitching threads of sunlight

prick my skin and swallow me.

so i smile for them.

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Ruby Red

Heya friend, I'm Red!

I write poetry, so subscribe for a hint of vulnerability, some honesty and the occasional glimpse behind my mask 🌱

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  • Manisha Dhalani2 years ago

    Another great poem!

  • Always keep up the good work.

  • An amazing poem! Well done!

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