Petty Days Await Longing Souls

Faltering under your gaze
my soul deteriorates by touch

Acid tipped tongues play games
as I bleed for my innocence

Too young to understand
yet not old enough to play along

Like a dirty diamond in the ground
I can not be seen by those above me

I am no more than what I asked to be
and still, a need to be apart of this world -
so strong the pull, I see my dying days here;
among those I call my friends.

Author notes

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The background was made by You'reNoGoodForMe. She is incredible!!!!

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Picture prompt by Lexie -. 450 points, ended September 2, 2008, 11 entries
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Comments

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ladyhelenaofsorrows
February 20

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Wow, I really love this piece! The imagery is brilliant and haunting, and well deserving of the lovely background and set-up. I'm adding you to the finalists' list.
-Lena
LadyDementia
December 10, 2008

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Very nice, I love the way you have penned this. Some cold bleak imagery portrayed, neat read. Thank you for entering and good luck
LovesLostLiterature
August 26, 2008
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WOW!!! I love this poem it is amazing!
February Moon
August 26, 2008

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This is stunningly written.