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I tried
to dress your wounds
with a piece of worn burlap
but the weave was rough
against your raw hurt
and the blood seeped through
I tried
to fill your belly
from an empty bowl
but all I could offer
were apologies
so you left hungry
I tried
to calm your mind
with platitudes
but I could stop the storm from raging
with bromides
I had to stand in the downpour
to understand its fury
I tried
to warm you
with a burlap blanket
but the fibers
let in the cold
I tried
to warm you
with a burlap blanket
but the fibers
let in the cold
I tried
to embrace you
but my arms have been bound
to my sides
so all I can give you
are wishes and prayers
But I tried
I really tried.
submitted for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, A Word With Laurie, Burlap
7 comments:
Has a sad feeling of desperation and regret.
I had to stand in the downpour to understand its fury...is a line that pops out at me in this...in putting ourselves in it to gain understanding that i like...i do feel the desperation though in not being able to fill that place..
What a powerful image you have drawn with the worn burlap ~ Very sad but the trying part really resonated with me ~
I like this poem. Well-stated and clear but artful as well.
You're gonna need to try harder, ya jackwagon! ;-)
This falls on the plus side of overwhelming!! ... and that's good!!!
Very powerful and powerfully sad.
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