i miss you.
so much.
feels like i can't breathe
for wanting you back
i'm paralyzed by
the missing,
the wanting,
the longing.
only the impression of you
l i n g e r s
the smudge of a ghost
staining my soul
in shades of charcoal
and ash.
i can't shake off
this melancholic
parasite sapping
away the joy
you used to bring.
you were like springtime,
renewal,
all the things colorful
in a dishwater-painted
life.
i miss you.
and what i really mean to say
is i miss me.
'you' are 'me'
my doppelgänger.
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Thank you for reading :)
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Wow you blew me away with this one
Vividly written Top Story! ‘ i can't shake off this melancholic parasite sapping away the joy you used to bring.’ Image fits perfectly too.
impactful words and image.❤️
Breath taking and beautiful. So powerful and congratulations on the TS.
I felt this one in my soul, Heather. My whole heart. 💗 Beautifully done.
Congrats on your bonus for this piece Heather! ☺️ Have a great day! 👍😊
Beautiful poem Heather 😊❤️ Also, congrats on your Top Story!
Using sparse lyrical and lonely words, you've painted a jarring remembrance of the narrator's former self. Relatable and touching! Beautiful work. Congratulations on TS!
Fabulous & congratulations on Top Story!!!♥️♥️💕
Congratulations on Top Story!
Top-notch effort! Keep the extraordinary work—congratulations!
this really moved me after a really horrid break up from my ex. Brilliant poem.
Beautiful poem. Congrats on another top story.
“The smudge of a ghost staining my soul” 😮 That line alone made me read this twice in a row. Great work as always, my friend!
This poem beautifully expresses the depth of missing someone, likening it to a haunting presence that lingers in the soul. The imagery of longing and loss is vivid, painting a poignant picture of the ache for renewal and color in life. It captures the essence of missing oneself through missing another, making it a deeply resonant piece. It's pretty well written
Just Beautiful!
Incredible , Heather! Love the way you interpreted 'doppelgänger' here! ❤️
I kinda felt I knew where this was going from when I started it...this is why I love your writing, Heather, the way you evoke so many emotions and feelings from simple lines of well-chosen powerful words. You also have this way of making things feel very intimate to you, because of course they are, but also with a universal feel too, so that people can relate. Sorry I am late to the Top Story party on this one, but this is just stunning. papoose.
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Oh, yes. Just yes.
Beautiful 🤩
Very thought provoking piece 🥰🥰🥰
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
A double of yourself-Wow