A Thousand Wishes Spun

by GregoryCody

My line of sight is still between these walls
The overbearing granite statues stand-
before my breath, before my life began
I'm looking shocked on scattered remnants tall

These walls were walking back beyond my past
My sun denied behind their shoulders trapped
So darkness blankets hope ~ a distance mapped
among the onyx raindrops splashing flat.

A blurry dance of demons grinning, stout
Disguises mask my brothers' faces numb
My life has lived a thousand wishes spun
I see in one direction ~ always doubt

A future viewed outside my wrinkled soul
The days ahead are watched with darkened drapes
I pray to break these walls to find escape
My flaw is never seeing ~ beautiful

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I Am Not Perfect writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a poem about a flaw that you see in yourself.

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I find that my flaw is having a negative, doubtful eye on life. Sometimes it's hard to see the beauty in the world if you've only been shown its ugliness. I picture two large overbearing walls blocking my direction to go anywhere different, see anything differently. They block the sun so I walk in the shadows. I look back and see they have been standing my entire life. I wish they would fall so I could see the beauty in the world.

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A Thousand Wishes Spun

by GregoryCody

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