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The Day You Found Yourself (Kerrie Nicole McCaffrey)

The following slam poem was submitted by a poet named Kerrie Nicole McCaffrey." This poem is provided as a written poetry piece with powerful, striking imagery.  Leave a comment to move this poem up in the rankings. Our poetry comment system is intended to facilitate feedback for our artists, and to promote creative communication. Don't just read poetry -- take the leap by submitting, commenting, and following.  

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The Day You Found Yourself
Tonight
there is a half moon horizon
and the murk and smudge of the yesterday
the charcoal darkness of the last hour
and the swath of pitch upon your life
is shattered
as if by switch blade...
Breathe
the car won't start--
Breathe--
your throat is sore--
Breathe

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