Challenge
We lost a lot with the passing of Chris Cornell. To many, he was a mentor, a brilliant writer; an inimitable voice. Until June 30th, this challenge is for the friends and fans to write their stories, poems, tributes: anything about him. We will be putting together a book for the Cornell family, of the posts entered, as well as making copies available for purchase, donating all proceeds to suicide prevention. In partnership with Seattle Refined, the most shared post will be read on air, and posted on seattlerefined.com.
Black Hole Me
There is an
empty space
within us
Untouched;
unexplored
A gut-wrenching
fear of falling
as we reach there:
'The Black Hole
of the mind'
Around its center:
memories in orbit
silently drawn
to the void
A seventh birthday;
a teenaged kiss;
blood-covered children
brought to our arms
All life lived:
Silently awaiting
its slaughter
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