The dark alleys
serpentine hopeless bends
those hazy pathways
appearing monstrous
in the shadows of the evening skies
And the shades of gray
filing crevice of
any possible brightness,
drawing ghouls,
mimicking ogres,
teasing the humanity in her innocent eyes
and in the subtle emptiness
under the influence of a growing eerie
her heartbeats were the only visible chime
making her presence real
as she tiptoed further
thinking this to be her escape
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Descriptive and vivid
Such a profound expression, absolutely amazing 🙂
Oh my ….that’s a dark scene …hope she finds some flicker of light
Very beautiful….. Felt like I know her ☺
Thanks so much, Tanya. How is vacation
Heartbeats and chime.. going so cutely with each other.. beautiful expression.. 😇😇👌🏼👌🏼…..
Thanks so much for your kind read
Haha. Who knows. Thanks for reading my friend
May be the writer does ..lol 😃……. It’s a pleasure Shantanu
How nice. Thanks so much for your lovely comment
Thanks so much my friend. Always appreciate your comment and read
Lol. Thanks so much for reading 😊🌸
Pleasure always on this side.. you write so well.. 😇👌🏼
Thanks so much again 🌸🌸
My pleasure
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Beautiful
Thanks so much, Adithya
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You painted a scene of escape with your words. Such powerful exposition.
Thanks for reading so beautifully
Hey my pleasure! My vacation is fine. Hope you have been well!
Dark and deep.
An amazing write.
There is never an escape, is there?
But I got to say, I love how you have expressed the thoughts here.
Glad to know. I am doing great. Can’t complain
Thanks so much for your kind words
You are welcome, Shantanu.
Thanks so much, Muntazir
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Most welcome
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Very interesting. To me this poem says that we need to act even if there is risk. Without risk there can be no reward. -Jill
Absolute truth. I am so honored you read my work so beautifully
You write beautifully and I am so glad you share your creative work through blogging!
Thank you so much, my friend. Glad we connected
I am too. Hope you have a wonderful day.
You too my friend