TROUBLED VEINS

 

By: Adejokun Elizabeth


TROUBLED VEINS

I've fallen

I fell into a tank of gratitude a few moments back

Lost in the solemn whispers of peace

Guess it's not a mirage

Let me freeze!

Oh! I'm falling

It's misty

Last time looked good on my heart

But now I'm on a rusty lane

My soul reeks, my sight in windy stories.

Guess the meadows need my song of deep breath,

I'll play the chords!

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