You can’t do it, can you?
I opened the box and the box was empty
Excuses excuses, you can’t do it.
I opened the box
I was surprised by the design inside
a brown paper palace
a cardboard castle
a four corner fortress
and so I folded.
Nice try but you must do better than that.
I opened the box
I found faces that were never worn
discarded without a second thought
faces brand new and still wrapped
faces silently pleading to wear me
expressions running down the street.
Yes, and what else?
I opened the box and the world was inverted.
Do me a favour.
I opened the box and the gift was eternity.
Last chance, shoot your shot or get lost.
I opened the box…
And?
I opened the box and everything fled
I opened the box and nothing was said
I opened the box and I couldn’t believe
I opened the box and the box was me.
Thoughtful and so well written, a story. I really love it 🌷
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I’m glad this one worked for you Suzanne, thanks for reading!
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This is absolutely brilliant, phenomenal . I love this piece !!!!! The ending is a great twist.
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🙂 much appreciated, this was a weird one that’s for sure, thank you very much!
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Weird ones always blow my mind. I am fascinated by them and how they come together while unraveling themselves, somehow making sense. I also enjoy Poe every now and then so weird is nothing I would shy away from 🙂
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Love this! The last stanza is amazing!
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate your support! 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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