A plague on words

By Leith Plunkett


Dripping pestilence from the mouth, defiler of words

Tears dropping like flies

When I scream

there is no reply

 

Feels like I’ve been crying

all my life

Following the reaper

kissing shadows

 

I wish I knew the right words

to say

goodbye

 

 

 

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Copyright 2011 Leith Plunkett
Published on Thursday, January 6, 2011.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Cassette On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cassette (1144)By person wrote:

    sometimes, you don't say it... it is just implied...

  • Vulture On Monday, August 13, 2012, Vulture (61)By person wrote:

    sometimes there are no words, I have tried time and again to say it sometimes all you can do is walk away. beautifully written. :)

  • Corinthian On Tuesday, January 18, 2011, Corinthian (309)By person wrote:

    Feels like I?ve been crying all my life .... that did it for me... so sad i really know that feeling so well ..this is so touching .. i am in love with your writing

  • Leith Plunkett On Saturday, January 29, 2011, Leith Plunkett (239)By person wrote:

    And me yours :)

  • A former member wrote: The conclusion is perfect. Pavel

  • NikesRain On Thursday, January 6, 2011, NikesRain (1298)By person wrote:

    the ache and desolation that flows was immediate and intense....a lot of impact in this....well done

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