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Day Unresolved

So un-asleep, the sheet’s
a beach of footprints
waiting for the tide.

Her shape question-marked,
crucified, an inquisition
scales her eyes.

Wincing at infinities,
she stares a spot
and picks at it.

Each star a prick,
a javelin
thrown across the centuries

makes waves
just deep enough to swim
before light breaks

her open skin.

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Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

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Country/Region: England

Favorite Poets: John Cooper Clarke , Fleur Adcock , Carol Anne Duffy , Derek Mahon

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Lavender

Lavender

7 months 1 week ago

Day Unresolved

Hello, Ray,
Each stanza holds a different thought - but together they complete the tone of the poem. I'm a fan of using "un" words. To me, they add a softer, deeper reflection to the theme. Such a feeling of restlessness. Wonderful imagery, especially the first two stanzas.
Thank you,
Lavender