Dream Catcher
With me, always
Even on days such as this, your name tugs at my tongue.
Clairvoyance would surmise that your presence in my head is your mirror.
Logic begs otherwise.
If it makes it easier, I will believe it.
Pretense keeps your name in the back of my throat; no one wants to hear it.
Silent microscopic cracks spread in the shell I pretend shields me from you.
Ever the persistent one, my companion in sleep.
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Skylar Callahan
Hoping I can bring a little joy, fun, and escape to my readers. The genres of my writing are vast, as I am still getting to know myself as a writer. Thank you for your support! Happy reading!
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She flings her arms around my neck and squeezes me like she’s never going to let me go. My head spins as her lips brush against my cheek. She must be able to feel my heart thumping in my chest. I shuffle backwards and ram my hands into my coat pockets, watching her reach down and heave the rucksack across her shoulders.
By Caroline Cravena day ago in Fiction
Comments (19)
Congratulations on Top Story!
A nice picture goes with the words. Congrats!
Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
I like how you have taken the eclipse concept in a unique direction, and "Silent microscopic cracks spread in the shell I pretend shields me from you." is a fantastic line, full of both imagery and flow. Nicely done Skylar:)
I love the emotion in it. It’s a beautifully written piece. 💛
deeply resonates with the feeling of loss-- except for one thing -- i often think the shell of memory is the shield .
Wow amazing poem! Congrats on TS! 💕
nice one
Beautiful & sad poem! I love your haunted, desperate tone here, very emotional.
Congratulations 🎉 🎉 for top story You're an unstoppable force! Your drive and ambition are incredibly commendable.
Nice one
Very nice! Great acrostic and challenge entry!!
I really feel this so bad. Brilliant piece
Wow, this is wonderful and will sit with me for awhile. Amazing work ❤️
Oh this hit my heart hard, exceptionally well written and sad. I subscribed. I write lots of sad stuff, rather real life stuff and then now and then write something silly to break up my mind's monotony. This deserved Top Story!
Wonderful. Favorite line: "Pretense keeps your name in the back of my throat; no one wants to hear it."
Your pursuit of excellence sets a high standard for everyone. Keep aiming for the stars!
Tugs at my tongue. Congratulations
Oh gosh, dreams haunt you. Microscopic cracks, great line!