Grade school love affairs and the summer we wore only white lies by Becca KinserAnd I’m not hungry and
I’m not thirsty.
I can’t sleep in this whirlwind and I
Can’t breathe in this tundra maze.
Everything that should be mine is wind through my fingers. 08/08/2013 Posted on 08/08/2013 Copyright © 2024 Becca Kinser
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Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 08/08/13 at 06:04 PM I love the title, and really like the intensity that follows. Nicely captures the turmoil of failed young romance. Think we've all been there in our way. There are always casualties, but also survivors, gaining new wisdom from each relationship that follows. |
Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 08/09/13 at 04:29 AM This takes me back to that odd frenzied time - I, also, love your title. The movement in this is terrific - just out of reach, like those awful dreams where you never get there. Thanks for this. |
Posted by Kevin Fehlen on 08/10/13 at 02:26 PM Judging from the title, your poem was not what I was expecting to read. It was a most pleasant surprise. Very well done. |
Posted by Paul Lastovica on 08/17/13 at 01:17 AM I read this and I feel the break; the wind which should fill, drains instead. The length reflects a shortness of breath, the lack food & drink. Hurts so bad it's good. |
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