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making sense of it all

 

I feel so alone

 

 

Shatter glass inside of me,

I can't become whole again.

You were all of me and now

I am nothing again.

 

Nightly endeavors of swimming in my tears

and the stains they leave on my pillows and

bed sheets from the mascara I was once wearing.

[I'll never wash them.]

 

I begged and said all the right things,

I gave my all and lived in such a way

that

 

you would be proud of me.

 

But this tattered soldier to what once

was love's battlefield is now retired and

on the shelf because I can't take it anymore.

Every sleepless night is caused by you on my mind.

 

I want to wash this all away,

like sins committed or a coffee stain.

But lover, you were my heart; the blood

pumping through my veins.

 

So as I needlessly sit here upon my bed,

wondering yet again about the life and times

of you and me and all that really wasn't.

With smeared mascara, like a New York hooker,

I just sit here and think...

 

"Where did it all go wrong?"

 

Author notes

Pic Credit: http://lorelix04.deviantart.com/art/Alone-87084645

AP name: Lowercase Prelude

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  • ladybug.
    June 23

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    You portray a chick really well I love the idea behind this & the imagery was stunning, likeee...
    "With smeared mascara, like a New York hooker,
    I just sit here and think..."


    • lowercase prelude gold member
      June 23
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      Yeah, that's what I've been told. I write from a girl's p.o.v. a lot, especially in my prose work. I don't know why, I guess it's just easier to write emotional work when you know it's coming from a girl's perspective.


  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    May 18

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    Spotlight ~

    You have a talent for adding a simple line such as [I'll never wash them.] and making the poem explode from them opening al the wounds the character within words is trying to hide

    ♥
    Stay safe
    ~Manda


  • joleahe
    February 26

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    This is AMAZING!! Wonderfully written. You created an emotion within the poem. well done. You are a finalist! thank you for your entry.


  • innocence jaded.xx
    December 3, 2008

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    -I want to wash this all away,

    like sins committed or a coffee stain.

    But lover, you were my heart; the blood

    pumping through my veins.
    ...

    hahhh. incredible. wow.
    welcome to the finalists♥


  • cheeku
    November 29, 2008

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    I loved it, your emotions are very strong in this poem. It tells a story, very well done=] Thank you so much for your entry!


  • broken-colours
    November 25, 2008

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    This was very deep and reflective, and sweet in a melancholy way. It flowed like a river under night's shadow, deep and powerful.

    Needless to say, I liked this. [Not so sure about the image though. lol.]

    Thanks for entering.

    • lowercase prelude gold member
      November 26, 2008
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      haha yeah

      that image is a bit, idk, i guess risque
      but when I saw it, I thought it just was screaming to be written about


  • charmander13
    November 25, 2008

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    Ohmygod, this is just plain brilliant- I love your words, and your picture.. and how it made me feel. This poem cuts to the core and the pain (and wondering) is pure.

    Well done.


  • XxemohatexX
    November 24, 2008

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    Every sleepless night is caused by you on my mind.

    But lover, you were my heart; the blood

    pumping through my veins.
    With smeared mascara, like a New York hooker,
    I just sit here and think...
    these are my fave lines i relay love this poem its got to be one of my favs its jstu great adn i relay liek the ideaof it itss the best loves and great job ill always love your work




  • Number 13
    November 24, 2008

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    Wow. Stunning. I can relate a little too well, you're so incredible with your words.

    The emotions are so raw, it's heart breaking.


  • sweet innocence
    November 22, 2008

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    Amazing write! The feeling that it brought to my heart is indescribable. the words so strong in meaning & the soul can feel the pain going through her shattered heart.

    10X so much 4 ur comment, means a lot 2 me.




  • Little Miss Mental
    November 22, 2008

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    This was epic on so many emotional levels!

    "With smeared mascara, like a New York hooker,
    I just sit here and think....

    'Where did it all go wrong?' "

    Absolutely incredible!!


  • EvenStarsBreak--x
    November 22, 2008

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    your words are brilliant and your emotions powerful. =] Excellent write.

    x-Pretty-Odd-x <3


  • Pammers
    November 22, 2008

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    wow what na emotional write. The imagery and enotion was fantastic! I could completly relate to this, but anyone who has ever loved then lost could completly understand what you were saying in your write.

    "I begged and said all the right things,

    I gave my all and lived in such a way

    that



    you would be proud of me."

    That had to have been the most amazing stanza I've ever read. I cant tell you how many times I have felt that way. This was a very inspiring and great write! Keep up the good work!! -Pammie


  • BehindTheShadow
    November 22, 2008
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    A sad, emotional write that I can relate to. Nice job.


  • DolphinLass silver member
    November 22, 2008
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    wow such emotion shown here well done


  • 2lullabyhaven
    November 21, 2008

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    Translucently transparent, sentimentally linked with robust emotional fire...in other words it was a grand read


  • Angelflower
    November 21, 2008

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    Oh, how sad. yet truly something that I am contemplating myself..just I have no make-up on right now this was really beautiful in a sad way.. A wonderful write, thank you very much for sharing..

    Angel

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