Image by Seyda Nur Ugur

she leans
against the wall
hands at her back, face down
salty guilt eroding her
make-up

layers of sadness
arranged like a cascade hook
her drooping shoulders


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18 responses to “salty guilt”

    1. Thank you. Have a great weekend !!❤️❤️

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  1. Benjamin, this is such a vivid description! Bravo!

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    1. Thank you❤️❤️❤️🙏😊

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  2. Benji, “salty guilt eroding her make-up” feels so raw to me, and I really like how the fading make-up becomes part of the sadness she’s carrying 😔

    ~David

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    1. Thank you ❤️David❤️ for sharing your insightful perspectives on the poem. It’s always a pleasure participating in Wea’ve written weekly 🙏😊

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  3. her drooping shoulders

    That says so much, a strong finish to a strong poem.

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    1. Thank you ❤️Avery❤️😊🙏. I deeply appreciate your stopping by and leaving such a sweet note. Happy weekend !

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  4. Wonderful! You put it together very well.

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    1. Thank you ❤️Reena❤️ for your kind words 🙏😊 Happy weekend to you and your family !

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  5. Great job on this, Benjamin💕

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    1. Thank you ❤️Cindy❤️. I deeply appreciate your kind words. Happy weekend to you and your family 🙏

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      1. You’re so very welcome, my friend ed! Thanks so much!! I will! You too! ♥️

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  6. Benjamin, a poignant and visually evocative piece of writing, it captures a heavy, private moment of emotional collapse with striking clarity – great title and visuals 🙌

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words. I deeply appreciate them🙏💕

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      1. You are very welcome 🩷

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