This bitter cup reminds me of what waits
dissolution at the far off edges
where things fall apart
the film ends and fades into the backlight
Then what’s left but a walk into the forest?
Take up company with the demigods
and watch as the universe becomes truth
final and complete and dying
We were already here, dead at birth
and we dreamed for a while
of a world where we weren’t
Then we woke up
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Photo by Rodion Kutsaev on Unsplash
Mitchel David Ring 
14 responses to “Waking”
Mitch this is sadly beautiful.
“final and complete and dying
We were already here, dead at birth”
Very poignant and heart rendering.
Have a blessed day my friend and be safe on your drive to Denver. Love 💕 Joni
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Thank you for the kind words Joni (: and I made it!
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Yea! It is good to know you are safely home my friend. Sending love your way and to all your loved ones Mitch. Have an amazing week. Looking forward to reading your great work again. 💕❤️💖 Joni
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That’s strong. Like.
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Beautiful and mournful. I loved it.
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Thanks so much Julia, I’m glad you enjoyed it (: cheers
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Hi Mitchel, I have nominated you for the Offshore Reader Award. 🙂 Please check my post and follow the prompts. http://laurenmhancock.com/2020/08/07/offshore-reader-award/
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Thank you Lauren! I’m honored that you thought of me (:
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☺️☺️☺️
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final and complete and dying
We were already here, dead at birth.
That part!!!! 👌💯
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(: glad you liked it, cheers!
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Beautiful imagery and wonderful description. Loved it!!
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Simply stated and yet very powerful..I really enjoyed your poem, Mitchel.
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Thanks so much! Really appreciate it (: cheers
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