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Cardiac Duress

A heart in distress

By K.B. Silver Published a day ago 1 min read
Cardiac Duress
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Nothing but a husk

Trying desperately

To fill myself up

Yet, all the

Desiccated fibers

Have split apart

So all the magic

Leaks from my heart

K.B. Silver

Free Versesad poetrysurreal poetryMental Health

About the Creator

K.B. Silver

K.B. Silver has poems published in magazine Wishbone Words, and lit journals: Sheepshead Review, New Note Poetry, Twisted Vine, Avant Appa[achia, Plants and Poetry, recordings in Stanza Cannon, and pieces in Wingless Dreamer anthologies.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout 14 hours ago

    Oof, this hit so hard! Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

  • Komalabout 19 hours ago

    Oof, K.B this one hit a little! The “magic leaking from the heart” line is kinda haunting honestly. 💖

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