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The Unnecessary Line Of Time

A line that doesn't fit

By Marie381Uk Published about 12 hours ago 1 min read
By George’s Girl 2026

The Unnecessary Line Of Time

The morning spreads its quiet over streets,

Shadows stretch like fingers along the walls,

I trace the outline of yesterday in the dust,

And the cat still refuses to speak.

Windows flicker with memories not mine,

The clock counts seconds that have no weight,

I open doors I never meant to find,

And the cat still refuses to speak.

A letter lies unopened on the table,

Its edges curling like the edges of my thoughts,

I remember the sound of rain in another city,

And the cat still refuses to speak.

Time folds back on itself, unreadable,

Steps echo softly in the hallways of sleep,

A door slams somewhere I cannot see,

maybe my mind closing the open door.

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Marie381Uk

I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️

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  • Alex Torresabout 4 hours ago

    And now, I am afraid of what the cat may say, once it decides to speak... :)

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