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A. G. Giberson | Poet's avatar

"Still, we keep faith with what numbs us

as if that were not the tragedy."

Truth. I think sometimes numbing feels easier. A while back, I wrote a note to myself about why I was numbing and avoiding. I figured it was because my whole life has been hard and I was done with hard. But numbing is hard too. Because how can good get in if I am numb?

Welcome back, it's good to see you.

Ariadne Solis's avatar

Thank you Autumn. 🫂❤️

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Heartbreakingly true.

Ariadne Solis's avatar

🫂 thanks for your presence Rea

michelle ray's avatar

Hi Ariadne, good to see you back. Seasons of silence are necessary, indeed. This is a concise but haunting poem. I love the knocking on the ribs, as a visceral reminder that we are in there somewhere as the years float by.

Ariadne Solis's avatar

Thank you Michelle. Your presence here means a lot. ❤️