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suspension of disbelief

we all die

By R.C. TaylorPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
suspension of disbelief
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since the moment I met you, you’ve been

immortal to me, our time never-ending but

life, today, showed me that

even though we tightly close our eyes

never acknowledging the

crescendo ready to break

even the sun is not immune and fizzles out too

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This poem is an entry to Vocal's acrostic challenge:

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About the Creator

R.C. Taylor

I write to invoke, to process, to honor, to resurrect, and—sometimes—to grieve but, above all, I write to be free.

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  • Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago

    'immortal to me' is such an incredible line! Loved this, and an amazing entry and well crafted poem! 🩷

  • angela hepworth2 years ago

    Gorgeous entry! Such a great last line too, very powerful.

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