elusive retreat
by Elouise
gray overwhelms
dreary drab
shades of life
without color
body aches
tears pile up
unable to retreat
one more day
one more year
lost forever
bar clanks shut
on doors creaking
weighted down
heavy chapters
in a book
never written
***
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 26 December 2016
Response to WordPress Daily Prompt: Retreat
Telling the Truth 
Well written.
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Thank you.
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a sense of sadness to this….great poetry Elouise, leaves a lot to ponder for sure ❤
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Thanks, Kim. It’s a gray, almost-rainy day here–between Christmas and New Year’s Day. A sad, reflective kind of day.
Elouise
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Such a beautiful piece!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊
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