Poetry

Fighting

Written by Jacob Ibrag

The final divide. Soul and body fighting to stay on the

same side. They aren’t ready to let go, still so much they have yet

to explore. And the promises that they’ve made to themselves and their

family. ‘We are the lines between the lines and the lines between those too.

Memories good and bad playing in between each racing beat per second.

Helplessly watching our father rest his hand upon our existence as

he helplessly prays to give his life to the boy in front of him.’


Photo by Nathan Dumlao


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13 comments on “Fighting

  1. chris jensen's avatar

    i like how you dicrib life of trouble in moments…

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  2. Megha's World's avatar

    Loved this one. Hope you are felling better now, Jacob.Get well soon!!

    Liked by 1 person

  3. joseph elon lillie's avatar

    So much conflict in this and love.

    Liked by 3 people

  4. Cate-Jayne's avatar

    Welcome back 👍

    Liked by 3 people

  5. Silent Hour's avatar

    Good to read you again!

    Liked by 3 people

  6. Barbara's avatar

    Resentment and love… intertwined…

    Liked by 1 person

  7. Sagittarian Seeker's avatar

    The consummate love of father for son- plays out very nicely in this piece.

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  8. Amber's avatar

    Interesting concept. 👍🏾

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