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Crushing Silence

Drowning

By Chelas MontanyePublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Crushing Silence
Photo by Romain Virtuel on Unsplash

Suctioned downward by the whirling

Into the water’s drain, a-swirling

Like debris crushed in a compactor

Engulfed in its churning, deafened roar

Negating any screams around

Caught up by the swelling, and bound

Ending the rupture of any sound

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About the Creator

Chelas Montanye

I’m an advocate for education and equal health care. I love satire. I love to express myself through art and writing. Social issues fascinate and astound me. Co-founder of Art of Recycle.

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    Written by Chelas Montanye