I wake up tired with a tear in my eye
Maybe it’s today, maybe today I will die
I wonder lonely through the darkness
Searching for peace and answers
To questions that surprise me,
That I didn’t know existed
Is there a point to getting out of bed?
Going to work, and being fed?
Is there a point to any of this?
Writing this poem and sharing a kiss?
Perhaps I’m just, naive and stupid
But who should I listen to?
Who should I trust?
My head’s all messed up with people and places
So many people, but all with blank faces
I fall asleep hungry
With a tear on my face
Maybe it’s tomorrow
Someone will take my place
A contest entry
- Do you understand ... by EvilKate.
1400 points, ended November 7, 2008, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I apologise profoundly for the delay in judging. I had some serious health issues to deal with and, for reparation I will be sending each participant some points by way of sincere apology. Thank you for your entry.
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So many profound, and thought provoking questions asked here; and im not sure we'll ever know the answers.
I did liek the way you wondered would today be the day - and then came to the conclusion that no it wouldn't be, but that someone else took your place; interesting - reminded me of a recent episode of home and away!
Nice job
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Nice write...
This reminds me of a song, but I can not remember the title... I know there's a line in the song that says, "...and it always makes me cry" -
You ask so many simple questions that require profound answers. I'm sure many of us ask them regularly. You've penned this well. Good luck in the contest!
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