RUBBISH

POETRY REHAB 101

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RUBBISH

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Discarded

Put aside

No longer wanted, tossed

Alone

Across a pile of the broken

The outdated, the spoiled

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Left to mingle and slide

Deep into the stench

Pawed over by claws

Food for the unbidden

The hidden hordes

Spiders, beetles, millipedes and roaches

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Decay descends

Pieces split away

Slime grows white, green and black

Rain dissolves the remains

Washes away anything

To prove I existed

Cheryle

Poetry 101 Rehab         June 3, 2015

8 thoughts on “RUBBISH

  1. What an unexpected twist, I didn’t see the ending of the poem coming! You describe the rubbish powerfully, especially in the part with the insects. It’s a well written and deeply affecting poem. Thank you for sharing it!

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    • Thank you Aquileana. It is encouraging for you to say so. I am sorry it took so long for me to respond but I have been taken away from blogging to keep up with other activities. Even as I carry out those other activities I am thinking about writing and blogging. I am happy to see your comment as I return to my blog after being away. In love and light Cheryle. Enjoy your week and upcoming weekend

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  2. In checking in on your site I found this poem, which matches my mood today; brain dead on words. Then I laughed at myself, not your poem. It perked me up or out of my funk…have a great day. Ann

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