I exhale . . . stalked by the memory of what we were
and what we could have been
Paralyzed and abstinent, life becomes a desolate nothing
Black thoughts reflected, as I hold my fragile dreams as tightly as I dare
Finding it impossible to untangle my mind from this dark obsession.
I try to manufacture happiness . . . one pill at a time
I inhale . . . the desire of the moment
somewhere between heaven and hell
and feign indifference.
For when we collide, the meanings slip away and
all we are left with are the words and lyrics of our bodies,
a touch of skin, a composition of movement
...a whimsical game of going through the motions.
Your name caresses the tip of my curious tongue
always to be cut off by a kiss . . .
Life seen through eyes glossed over with imperfect lies
Ever the wistful daydreamer
I could waste a thousand years, wrapped in that elemental embrace
unfortunately, like dreams and dust . . . illusions shatter so easily
Once content, now abandoned in intended forgetfulness
My attempt to drown out the harsh silence of these whispers in my head.
Unspoken words becoming unwanted thoughts
I wish I could hear them clearly, as they speak to me in hushed tones
...but I have no revolutionary words
so the regrets of yesterday become my wishes of tomorrow.
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A contest entry
- Constant Aching by NyteShade.
750 points, ended October 25, 2008, 11 entries
Silver trophy winner
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Oh this is sad but all too real Love can be and do many things to us... as in its usally real good or really bad no in-between its important to try and make the best of it while we have it and learn to let go as easy as it came holding on only hurts yourself
Unspoken words becoming unwanted thoughts This line so reminds of myself
Grandstand imagery well worth the Silver
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This is beautifully sad but I rather enjoyed it. It has a dark elegance to it. wonderfully written.
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Oh. This is a very sad poem that you have going on here. It sounds like you're going through a very rough time in your life right now. I think we all have to go through this kind of thing so that we grow stronger and better able to handle life. I've had my rough patches too so I can relate. I hope you feel better after writing this and you did a good job of expressing yourself here.
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really good!!!
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Very well done.How so many will relate to your words.Unable to let go and yet somehow relishing in the moment of pain.Bitter-sweet some would say.To hold on is to always have hope but have they, Ros
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A very wonderful write. it truly drew the reader in and the emotion was wonderful as well. beautifully written.
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Excellent
Wow, this was a pleasant surprise. I love the way everything just sort of flowed together and made it so easy to read. Excellent Job! Good Luck. ~Peace~Gar
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'I exhale . . . stalked by the memory of what we were and what we could have been' ...'the regrets of yesterday become my wishes of tomorrow.'
I could soooooo relate to those lines! A poem has a whole new impression on a reader when they can relate to it! lovedITTT!
I especially enjoyed this line: 'Your name caresses the tip of my curious tongue
always to be cut off by a kiss . . .' VERYY cleverly put!
nice job.
--Penn
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I wish I could hear them clearly, as they speak to me in hushed tones
...but I have no revolutionary words
so the regrets of yesterday become my wishes of tomorrow.
Wow!!! That is about all I can say :] This is a terrific write! Keep up the good writing!! Bravo!!
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You weren't kidding when you said you write long poems But nonetheless, even if it is long, it's strong and beautiful. Deep meanings, beautiful structure, your poems are one of a kind. I like it! Keep it up!
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Thanks for your entry Will read thoroughly upon judging
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