deflated by Emily Davidsonyou didn't
break me
in that shocking
way a needle might
end a balloon
more like deflated me
a slow leak
out of my tires
a sad limpness 10/09/2011 Posted on 02/25/2012 Copyright © 2025 Emily Davidson
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Joe Cramer on 02/25/12 at 10:52 AM ...outstanding..... |
Posted by Shannon McEwen on 02/25/12 at 10:04 PM Emily, this one just punched me in the gut with the fantastic, vivid image and invoking of feeling. A favourite for me. |
Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 01/16/16 at 12:15 AM I really admired the word choices in this one. Congrats on POTD! |
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