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The Flood
She hiked through the backwoods
alone in her toxic thoughts
again, her life was filled with emptiness
love had passed her by.
Her teardrops like a downpour
storming down her face
trepidation in her footsteps
she felt vulnerable and used up
she was damaged goods.
She didn’t deserve to be treated like this
it wasn’t the first time
numb to the outside world
a trickle of anger broke through
now weeping profusely
the flood broke loose.
She didn’t notice until the damage was done
she had cried a river of tears
and by losing herself
it easily
^^^^^^^^^^^^swept
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^her
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^away.
© Rebecca Sanchez 2017
Written for the prompt “flood” with my friends at Poets United. I animated the artwork which I used as part of the prompt.
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She didn’t notice until the damage was done…such a telling statement. so sad for “her”. Hopefully the flood will also cleanse her of her toxic thoughts and fill her with new light. Excellent poem.
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That’s a great way of looking at a muddy situation! Thank you!
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Beautifully emotive. I could feel every word and the emotion that it carried.
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Thank you, Sanaa!
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You have really ‘drawn’ a vivid picture of ‘her,’ Bekkie. I am sad for her and hope that eventually she finds meaning in her life.
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She just may since it wasn’t “the end.” Thanks so much, Mary!
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I choose to believe the occasional torrent of tears is a necessary cleansing, but am also glad when it’s over,
Elizabeth
https://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2017/08/16/flood/
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I think so too and cry when needed. Lol! Thank you!
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Perhaps the river of tears was a cleansing one that washed away the toxic thoughts and provided a new slate…hopefully anyway!
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Yes, it’s possible. I have been “swept away” many times and have always found a clean slate. We just can’t ever give up during this lifetime.
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The animation works well with the poem. That’s what I imagine “toxic thoughts” would look like.
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I’m glad you like both, Frank. I can’t wait until you see the artwork with my sonnet for the pub. Lol!
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I think most of us have been submerged by this flood before, and wonder if we can overcome it.
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It’s a common thread throughout our lives, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Rob!
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Hurt and tears can sweep us away can’t they? Very true and beautifully spoken Bekkie! I can truly relate and do agree with Susan sometimes we need that downpour of tears.
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They sure can, Carrie! I agree with both of you, I think we need that downpour of tears at times, if anything, to clear our heads and hearts. Thank you for coming by!
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I think in this sense we need that downpour and flood to clear out the toxic self-recrimination as well as the anger. But, oh, it would be good to have a friend standing by to help us climb out of the deluge when it has outlived its usefulness. I’ve been morning one loss for decades, but somewhere in there, I stopped being lost and found my feet again. You have revealed a truth.
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You are so right, Susan! It would be good to have that friend standing by but not all of us are lucky enough to have a friend like that. Sounds like you know of what you speak. I think we’ve all been there in different degrees. I am so happy you found your footing again! Thank you for your comment!
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A sad moving poem I absolutely love the last two lines
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Thank you so much, Marja! You are so kind!
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“trepidation in her footsteps”…This definitely sketches her as vulnerable. A very Poignant write Bekkie.
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Thank you, Sumana! I hope things are getting better for you, I’m thinking of you in these times.
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A powerful write.. I could feel every tear drop
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Thank you, Jae! That’s because you are such a sensitive soul. Nice to see you!
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