Smothered
rain is falling
hemoglobin levels,
air bleached, anemic –
indrawn breathe incapable
of expansion. oxygen trickles,
slogs through swollen passages,
struggles for space. world presses
heavy, an anvil slowly cracking ribs.
Smothered
rain is falling
hemoglobin levels,
air bleached, anemic –
indrawn breathe incapable
of expansion. oxygen trickles,
slogs through swollen passages,
struggles for space. world presses
heavy, an anvil slowly cracking ribs.
Charlotte Hamrick 
Great showing and even a concrete verse form. Choice of words is exquisite! Thank you!
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I appreciate your comment, Tammy! 😘
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Like the images and the music in this one.
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Thank you!
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Phew, that was suffocating.
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Lol, you should spend a day in our high humidity. 😊
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Lovely piece!
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Thanks, Ayala! I appreciate your time. xo
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