What’s Left?

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By Damian DeadLove

March 20, 2025

Reading time Less than 1 min.

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Summary:

Late night musing. Just thinking out loud. Following my muse. Appreciate you. - Damian DeadLove "It used to seem to me That my life ran on too fast And I had to take it slowly Just to make the good parts last" - Steve Winwood

A simple smile taken for granted

Invisible to those watching everyday

A wicked seed that was planted

This ticking time-bomb doesn’t obey

Sinking deeper into this cruel abyss

Failed efforts define the next move

Hurting others while they reminisce

Arguing in the pocket of the groove

Outside the circle hope is lost

Empty gestures fall on deaf ears

How much lifeblood did it cost?

What’s left when the smoke clears?

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9 COMMENTS

Her March 20, 2025 At 5:29 am

Picking up the pieces after our chaos…
Things are better left unsaid but sometimes we just can’t do that.
I’ve been here more times than I can count, my friend.
Excellent spill.

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- Damian DeadLove March 21, 2025 At 2:10 am
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you could relate with the write, my friend. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  
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Fia Naturie March 20, 2025 At 5:47 am

Outside the circle all hope is lost. Jump in my circle.
This is good Damian

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- Damian DeadLove March 21, 2025 At 2:13 am
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write, my friend. I thought I already did. lol. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  
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Debbie March 20, 2025 At 8:32 am

Time is ticking away as we sometimes sink deeper into the abyss. I found this relatable to a great many people. Nice work.

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- Damian DeadLove March 21, 2025 At 2:15 am
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Debbie. So glad you connected with the write, my friend. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  
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Neville October 22, 2025 At 2:01 am

I felt compelled to come here and find out where you are coming from .. I assure you I was not disappointed but conversely, I was glad I did .. Muchly enjoyed my fine literary friend .. Neville 😎👍

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- Damian DeadLove October 22, 2025 At 11:07 pm
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I’m glad you enjoyed the journey. I’ve always let my writes tell their stories. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  
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  - Neville October 23, 2025 At 3:52 am
    
    Likewise & sentiment reciprocated .. 😎👍
    
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