We’re Kindred

ekphrasis, GloPoWrimo, relationships, romance

We're kindred,
though we don't know each other.

Sacred family,
olympic lovers, 
flesh and blood
forsaking all others.

But a blink back,
you were my owner.

Slash of whip on bare back,
faithless father,
cruel controller.

I belong to you.
Work your fields.
Nurse your wounds.
Love you to death,
but even then,
it won't be over.

Now and then,
skin to skin,
we're kindred.

©2024 | K.F. Hartless

Today’s Prompt: Without consulting the book – a poem that recounts the plot, or some portion of the plot, of a novel that you remember having liked but that you haven’t read in a long time.

11 responses to “We’re Kindred”

Cindy Georgakas

Nicely remembered and pen.. Congrats on day 1, K❣️

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you kindly, Cindy. I love this month. Poetry is just one of the many pretty things popping up everywhere. 💜
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas
    
    I do too!!!! We’ll keep popping light, glitter and flowers of spring with poetry. xo 👏👏🙏🏼🌸
    
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  2. K.F. Hartless
    
    Yes, indeed. 🪄 Words are powerful healers, and the rebirth of spring inspires me to keep going in all aspects of my life. 🪻💜
    
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  3. Cindy Georgakas
    
    Love it 💓
    
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Michele Lee

Heartbreaking images and history, beautifully written, K.🌻

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Michele. 💜 A very impactful read. It really made me rethink some of my own perceptions.
  
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  1. Michele Lee
    
    Sounds an enriching read. ✨ Thank you, K.
    
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  2. K.F. Hartless
    
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Bill

Wow. That is a hard story. Well poemed.

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Moumita Sarkar

Beautifully expressed emotions. Your words paint a vivid picture of complex relationships. Keep sharing your heartfelt thoughts!

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