Antonio

I've been driving for miles cross country

trying to find serenity in my time

of endless struggle and frustration

my past is dark and relentless

my mind is clouded with memories

terrible ones filled with anger and pain

I have broken one too many laws

hurt so many people that I love

tossed away my innocence for crime

today I find myself running

knowing that I should turn back

I need to turn myself in

I turn on the radio to hear my name

wanted in five states for various crimes

I don't deserve to be here

my life has spiraled out of control

I have no excuse for my actions

I have no one to blame but me

in time I will be caught

fate will surely catch up with me

I am a stranger to all who know me

like a ghost I appear then vanish

leaving nothing but extreme sadness

I am your worst nightmare

the one that you've read about in papers

my heart beats but, feels nothing

my name is Antonio and I am hollow

Author notes

Contest name is Antonio

Give me anything! by ASmileForYou. 560 points, ended December 16, 2008, 138 entries
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toomysterious
January 12

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Excellent dark write. I love where you have taken this. Good luck in your contest. I think the better title might be Hollow though, you described that so well.
trekkergirl
January 11

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Hey I just love this background! It's one of my favorites. I have used it only one of my poems as well. I also, like your poem. I bet we were in the same contest at one time. thanks for sharing this one.
ASmileForYou
December 8, 2008

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I like this a lot, I like how you degress through various emotions until he discovers he really has none. A very good write! Thanks for entering!
hotchocolate
November 23, 2008

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This was a wonderful write as I read I could see this in my mind! Great job and good luck
Disturbed Prodigy
November 23, 2008

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you have to take this further, i mean really i think you have something golden here my friend, who is this Antonio, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest
Scyphon
November 23, 2008

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Pretty awesome man. Very well done indeed.
Antonio had a crazy life and you wrote it o so well. Best of luck to you
fortyninereasons
November 23, 2008
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Your new name is Antonio
Cannonsfire
November 23, 2008
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Good luck name will be along shortly