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A Funeral

“Some people get lost for so long that they forget what it was like to be themselves.”
~Anonymous
It is inevitable to lose one’s own self at some point. Sometimes, the only way to find yourself is to get completely lost.

your heart was but a beast,
a friend of the devil
that yearned to grasp
the reins of my heart.

My soul was starving,
I believed the lies you fed me
alas, you walked over my heart
until I was but a shadow
of who I used to be.
Flickering.

I dug a shallow pit
by a brook beside the green fields
to bury the memories,
the good and the bad.

I left lilies over it.
Your favourite.
Hence was the funeral
of the girl i used to be.

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81 replies on “A Funeral”

Lovely poem and photos, Rishika! All of us can relate to the experience described so beautifully in your poem. I liked the imagery of digging a hole and planting his favorite flowers as a burial of the girl she used to be. Loss of identity is the hallmark of a destructive relationship, I think.
Thank you for following my site. I look forward to reading more of what you write.
Stay safe and be happy! Cheryl

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Hey Cheryl, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Indeed, it is important to remember not to lose ourselves for the sake of someone else. I truly appreciate your support. Have a great day!

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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Unfortunately, I think there’s a point where everyone needs to go through losing themselves, it’s the comeback that matters! I really appreciate your support. Have a great day and stay safe

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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Yes, a phoenix is a brilliant analogy! I was thinking about one when I wrote the last 2 lines. I am really grateful for your kind and appreciative words. Have a great day and stay safe.

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Hey Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to read. At one point, we all move on from the people we used to be, I guess. Of course she can! She evolves to become a phenomenal version of herself, which I am sure you did! I will check it out and participate. Have a great day and stay safe 🌼

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