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Felo de sea and sky

Katie Frances Hartless
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Clouds blew their brains out

overhead and drifted apart.

I cried for my part

in killing something beautiful.

Another beach day,

the lost criminal art.

I never believed in airy

penalties or sand castle pity,

personal truths or the

shameful rip tides

true love desires.

Sunbeams squeeze out,

lemon drops,

too sour to inspire.

© 2022 | K.Hartless

20 responses to “Felo de sea and sky”

  1. John Avatar
    John

    lovely poem, beautiful photo. ❤️

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, John. 💜

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  2. Jeff Flesch Avatar
    Jeff Flesch

    Beautiful language and imagery, K. 💜 It’s lovely.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, Jeff. 💜The beach is quite the illusionist. I’m enjoying its mystical ways this week.

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      1. Jeff Flesch Avatar
        Jeff Flesch

        You’re welcome, K. Ah, indeed, and agreed. That’s great, keep on enjoying. 💜

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      2. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        Thank you.🌊☀️🐚

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  3. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    quite an eruptive poem with a brilliant, brilliant ending —

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you kindly, John. I was trying to capture that burst, that sunset moment.

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      1. johnlmalone Avatar
        johnlmalone

        you did well 🙂

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  4. writingwhatnots Avatar
    writingwhatnots

    Love this K. Wonderful images and mood.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, Marion. The initial line was the the inspiration, and I just let the line out on this one to see what other weird ideas it might hook.

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  5. Michele Marsh Avatar
    Michele Marsh

    Very emotional ❤️

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      The sunset can be so dramatic. That end of day trauma is all fictional, anyway.

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  6. yourplateormine967244485 Avatar
    yourplateormine967244485

    Wow, your poem captured me from the very first word! Beautiful poem and picture!! 💕💕

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed this beachside write.

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  7. Jim W. Avatar
    Jim W.

    😸😸😸

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      💜

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      1. Jim W. Avatar
        Jim W.

        😘

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  8. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
    tiffanyarpdaleo

    Fantastic! 😍

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, Tiff. 💜

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Katie Frances Hartless

K.F. Hartless (she/her) is a free-spirited fiction writer and word trapeze artist. When she’s not juggling her career as a literacy specialist, she’s preparing her latest death-defying act on the keys.

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