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Legging It

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Legging it through this long tunnel
A glimpse of light I yearn to see
It is claustrophobic dark, damp
The dripping water tortures me

Moving forward slow, step by step
Staring up at the black ceiling 
I lose perspective of time, space
Panicked by the fear I’m feeling

Tired and exhausted I stop
I search for that pinprick of light
Should I turn back or carry on
Is the end of this tunnel in sight

◄ Too Little Too Late

Green Eyed Monster ►

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julie callaghan

Fri 12th Feb 2021 07:37

Thanks for the added likes and for the comment Stephen A. I am also feeling the need to upload a new profile photo?? you may have inspired a write

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Stephen Atkinson

Thu 11th Feb 2021 17:52

Great atmospheric piece! Showing your darker side Julie...?

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julie callaghan

Thu 11th Feb 2021 13:29

Thank you for the likes and comments. Glad you picked up on it relating to different situations Brian. I didn't even know the correct term until I googled for a picture. Yes, cutting corners by not putting tow paths through the tunnels was probably not the best idea?

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Thu 11th Feb 2021 12:38

carry on, carry on, 'til the end of the tunnel's in sight
stay strong, stay strong, until you find your light.

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Nigel Astell

Thu 11th Feb 2021 12:06

Uncertainty creeping in
perhaps half-way
no turning back
just carry on.

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Thu 11th Feb 2021 09:57

Like it. The tunnel could relate to a number of situations, so folk will put their own interpretation on it.

The picture harks back to the days of horse drawn barge. If only they could have taught the horses to do the tunnels!

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