Your memory is a shadow, a dark spot on my heart
It creeps into my mind from time to time
Reminding me of my what I once thought was happiness
But I contest.
You were never my happiness
You were merely it's illusion
You were cold and gray
You were complacency
Now I know what true happiness is
And not even your shadow can keep the sunlight from my face
Warming me with it's blissful light
Despite your shadow, I have found my happiness
very soulful- I especially like the last line
ReplyDeleteYou were inspired similarly to Soul Speak. I am always amazed by and curious about what pulls these notions, ideas, perspectives from our creative minds. This is nicely done.
ReplyDeletegreat way to interpret the prompt
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed your take on this prompt.
ReplyDelete"You were cold and gray" really got to the heart of the image for me.
mmm...felt...i am glad happiness was found in spite of it...
ReplyDeleteI like the route you went down with this one. Glad to see there's a shimmer of light at the end!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this! It almost makes me want to cry! So beautiful and amazing! Such emotion! :)
ReplyDeleteCould feel her strength oozing from my monitor! Nice writing. Happy Holidays ...
ReplyDeleteA happiness well deserved....this is beautiful!
ReplyDeletelove the haunting imagery.
ReplyDeleteGreetings:
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays.
You are quite a talent in short fiction! check out our short story slam week 17 prompt today,
Sample something new is a way to escape boredom,
Hope to see you be part of our short story slam team.
Best!
Enjoy A Blessed Winter Break.
xoxox
I found your blog through your mom's blog...wonderfully talented writers, your family!
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