What’s hidden in the dark
My fear is the vase I broke,
hidden
underneath the sink,
hoping you won’t find it.
It is a drop of metal
that slits the exact
middle
of my tongue.
It is invisible feet
creaking floorboards.
They dance between my breaths
and silence.
It is the power cut,
snapping its fingers,
that sends the house into darkness
again.
You come in,
with a lit candle.
Tell me I don’t need it.
Blow it out.
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Testament is the second stand-alone anthology produced entirely by the Ta Voix team of aspiring professionals, which now stands at around 300 contributors from around the world.
This work is a testament to the skill and passion of the team, and of their voluntary commitment during one of the most difficult times through which many of us have ever lived.
First published by Ta Voix 2020
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