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“In space, no one ever reads your poetry.”

By Jack FriendPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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Nothing makes me smash my delete button

Faster than feeble attempts to say

You are the star that I orbit.

Running out of oxygen

Time bending in deep space

Won’t, can’t count seconds.

Centaurus eyes

Enough breath

To plead

“Stay”.

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About the Creator

Jack Friend

Pizzaiolo, social worker, brewer, writer

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • Dawnxisoul393art2 years ago

    Its emotive depth and vivid language evoke a sense of longing and vulnerability, resonating with heartfelt sincerity, amazing job, love it, thank you very much for sharing!

  • ReadShakurr2 years ago

    Amazing poem you crafted

  • A nice poem from you.

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