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A Confession

Life’s  short.
I’m scared,
But you know.
Can’t keep running
But can’t let it run out.
Dreams too many,
Many rungs
To vanquish.
Loneliness,
Darkness may overwhelm.
Just don’t give up on us.
Courtesy : fineartphotographysite.com
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This is my response to the Trifecta weekly challenge, which is to write a 33 word confession.
A cool prompt, isn't?
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  1. Valerie BoersmaMay 25, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    I like the plea at the end-it is so full of hope:) Just beautiful!!

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 26, 2013 at 4:05 PM

      Thanks Valerie ... Won't will all just do anything to keep that one ray of hope simmering ?

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  2. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    I like the expression and encouragement.

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 26, 2013 at 4:07 PM

      Thanks lanesmith ... Glad you liked my effort :)

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  3. barbaraMay 25, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    beautiful, heartfelt plea

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Admitting we're scared is half the battle. I also like the last line :)

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 26, 2013 at 4:10 PM

      Sometimes, being truthful too is not enough ... But again, hope triumphs everything and it is this hope that wants us to run the battle ... Glad you liked it Janna :)

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  5. Kumar VishalMay 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    "can't keep running
    but can't let it run out"

    beautifully said !!!

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 26, 2013 at 4:11 PM

      Thanks Vishal ... Even I like the ring of it :)

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  6. Ann BennettMay 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Paradox of life, fuel of the thinker. Good job.

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 26, 2013 at 4:13 PM

      Thanks Ann ... Only if the heartfelt makes the other one to linger on a little bit more and eventually may be everything falls in place !

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  7. DraugMay 26, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Ah, this is really good (:

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  8. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    "Many rungs to vanquish was one of my favorite parts and there were several in just thirty three words. Well done! :)

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  9. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    so much said in just 33 words, and oh so true.

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 27, 2013 at 3:25 PM

      Thanks so much Renada ... So glad you liked it :)

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  10. allmylivesnowMay 27, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    I love the hopefulness amongst the angst. Well done.

    Barbara @ allmylivesnow.blogspot.com

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 27, 2013 at 3:25 PM

      Thanks Barbara for stopping by :) Glad you liked it !

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  11. kymmMay 27, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Yeah, kinda how I feel most days. Great poem.

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    1. ShreyaKashyapMay 27, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      Yes, may be a shot at admitting could help ... but indeed it is the last straw :P
      Thanks Kymm for reading :)

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