Raw Earth Ink
spit, mixed with dirt – muddy words flow
Poetry
words.
that pleasurable idea.
a shifting image.
soul-burn seeks a source.
salt-trails down pink cheeks.
cracked open ribs.
velvet touch.
a whisper behind the ear.
black ink melts away impurities.
the fog of injustice.
the cooling of passion.
missed road signs.
misunderstood innuendos.
balm of courage.
more than runes and spaces.
more than face value.
more more more.
wet on the outside.
desiccated on the inside.
collapsed veins.
vapors collecting behind these eyes.
salted riverbeds replaced by torrents.
this hurting heart.
shielded from the outside.
the arrows already pierced.
not strong: weak weak weak.
wanting to be seen.
misinterpreted time and again.
always forgotten.
I will never be ___.
tara caribou | ©2021
51 Comments on “Poetry”
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Thanks Michael
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oh thats good !
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Thanks Mr. Rider 😌
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The words….the image….perfection
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Thank you for that. I sure appreciate you reading. 😌
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The blank, waiting to be filled with words -BOOM!
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Sometimes it’s best to leave places for the reader and writer to fill in the words that need to be said.
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True, and fun. Given a space to fill in, what dreams may come”.
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Thank you!
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Welcome
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
Tara Caribou – The realm of poetry
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Thank you so much for sharing.
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Quite welcome
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Always forgotten… I think not – stunning poetry.
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Thank you for the kind words.
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This touches deeply and truly. So beautiful and perfect!
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Thanks so much for the kind words.
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You are very welcome 💛
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Stunning, Tara: words that carry so much weight, so much meaning, yet hang always on the interpretation of the reader and not the writer. Great poem.
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Thank you sir. I really appreciate that you can consistently enjoy my work. It means everything to me.
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I genuinely look forward to each post and you constantly both surprise and impress me.
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Wow. Thank you. I’m humbled by your comment.
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☺
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you so much!
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Have a great day!! xoxox 😘💕🎁🌹
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Thank you 💕
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Oh, I think you ARE poetry. A perfect description of the process.
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Thanks so much Goldie! I hope you’re doing well.
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Can’t complain. Thank you. And you?
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Well. Mostly good. I’m a little sad that winter is leaving.. autumn and winter being my favorite time of year… but overall, I am well.
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Vibrant and powerful images Tara.
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I sure appreciate that! 😌
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👍🏻☝🏼🔥
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Thanks Jay
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A great poem 😊💟
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Thanks so much. I appreciate that.
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All the elements of excellent poetry.
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Thanks Ken
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Beautifully written 🙂
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Thank you.
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This poem is so beautiful. Keep writing! 🙂
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Thank you.
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Amazing poetry shared.
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Thanks so much John!
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You are welcome dear Tara.
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Hello dear Tara and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
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And thank you for stopping by and reading!
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Was my pleasure to read your work and you are welcome Tara.
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At first I was unsure of this poem, but the last line summed everything up. Thank you for sharing
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