I sat on rocks at sunrise,
throwing safety pins and razorblades at the skyline,
the same skyline that you had measured with your fingertips,
squinting, dreaming of the day that you could jump
over the edge of that place where
earth
meets
sky.
Author notes
What does desperation look like?
Written September 21st, 2006
A contest entry
- What Does it Look Like? by Danna Hobart.
300 points, ended October 13, 2006, 19 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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YOU ARE COMING HOME SOON
*gasp* HOW DID I MISS THIS ONE?! It's very loud and short. YOURE COMING SOON TO A THEATER NEAR ME! -
Excellent image. I had an aha moment when I read the last line. This is a strong contestant in this contest.
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Oh wow.
Natalie this poem is incredible.
Very different from your different writing.
i think anyway.
I love it alot.
And im really impressed.
♥
All the words you wrote just go together so well.
Its so good.
i'm really glad you wrote it. -
I loveddd this poem! It was short but said so many things, I can't wait to check out more of your work.
Rainbow -
oh wow thats amazing
i really love this,
beautiful
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