Surpassed
A poem about being eclipsed
By Alison McBainPublished 2 months ago • Updated 2 months ago • 1 min read
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Elements of darkness and light
Carouse through empty rooms
Lingering in each doorway
Inspired by your absence.
Please don’t lie that you did this for me.
She is new and hopeful and loved, I know—
Everything I used to be.
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Alison McBain
Alison McBain writes fiction & poetry, edits & reviews books, and pens a webcomic called “Toddler Times.” In her free time, she drinks gallons of coffee & pretends to be a pool shark at her local pub. More: http://www.alisonmcbain.com/
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Comments (4)
Ugh I don’t like him!! Whoever he is. 💔
Ouch. A bitter eclipse. Really well done. ❤️
Loved it !!!
Incredible poem! 💝