Unstring My BowDenise Shelton·FollowApr 25--1ListenShareA haiku about surrenderPhoto by Amos Bar-Zeev on UnsplashI rose each morningAnd stalked the town for pleasure‘Til you brought me down
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Denise SheltonHow to Comment and Respond to Comments on MediumAnd when saying nothing is your best option·5 min read·Jul 21, 2020--13
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Denise SheltoninEverything ShortformA princess found fault with all her suitors because she did not wish to marry.One day, a stunning prince with a bad cough asked for her hand. He’s pretty cute, thought the princess. Maybe I should say yes. With that…·1 min read·Jul 26--2
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MahinA Love, LostTeenage Poetry Archives: I see you suffer, I see you weep. I try to hug you in your sleep.2 min read·Aug 22--1