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Fifteen days of silence
The black hand, the black dog,
Have both settled over her
Taken from her the will and the wherefore.
No words are there to save her
She’s given up on living
Welcoming pain and torture
For the night becomes a comfort.
Into her cocoon she disappears
Treasuring thoughts
His smile, his laugh, his bad jokes
Every skerrick of him that means something.
She clings to him as in reverence
Fearful of letting go as then he too will…..
She needs him to hold her, care for her
Tell her she will never be alone.
In these dark hours she is there with him
Living life once more
Feeling loved beyond words.
As a new day dawns she feels the pen
Press hard against her skin.
Sixteen, another day of pain,
As the blackness folds around her
She feels a familiar peace
So turning to the wall
She retreats into a separate space.
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2016/10/11/photo-challenge-134/
Morpethroad 
I love the way your poetry ends with a hint of hope. Nice take on the prompt
Thanks Joy so often hope is all we have to fall back on…
Oh, Michael, this is wonderfully dark with just a hint of light!
Thank you Kim, glad you found it so….have a lovely day…
You too, Michael – or are you off to bed now?
Soon its 8pm here…..in an hour or so….want to watch another episode of the Danish/Swedish version of the Bridge….
One of my favourite programmes!
I’ve watched the English/ French version as well but this European version is enthralling….and slightly different….
This picture is a dark one itself eh? Your take is interesting Michael. I think she is trapped by this guy, even kidnapped. Yet she also holds on to his presence, he’s how she gets through each night. Perhaps at the end there is relief and light.
Thank you Mandi, yes I like your response to my piece you could very well be right….
Interesting perspective of the black dog and how it is a comfort to her. Very dark write, as others have said Michael, but an insight to how those who suffer may live. Well done.
Thank you Jen appreciate your very insightful comment.