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Fading

Can you see me fading in the background of your life?
Your past haunts you, and you have to make a choice.
I'm waiting in the shadows in the corner of your mind-
chained to the wall and gagged, without a voice.
Otherwise, I'd be screaming for you, my only hope,
instead of melting away every second you let go;
bursting on the inside, begging with all of my heart.
Yet, all along, did you already know?

Pleasant little life has macabre moments that infect
and leave bruises on your ego that you never can forget;
and I hope that she loves you like she should,
but I know it won't be as much as I would...

And still I'm sitting, painted memories blackening,
wondering all the time, why is this happening?
Undoubtedly, those feelings are still there-
so why can't I be shown that you still care?

So I'm wondering just how long you've known
that I'm bursting at the seams of my heart...
Determined not to melt in her false sunshine light,
though my demise has already begun its cruel start.
Breaking these chains and screaming through my bonds,
a flickering candle flame in the depths of your mind;
am I haunting you, or do you welcome me warmly?
I refuse to fade, and I know you can't leave me behind.

Author notes

65. How Did We Get Here, I Used To Know You So Well

Don't think it's so great...but it's what came out. *shrugs*

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  • Kari gold member
    May 2

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    Hi,

    I really love the color purple with this poem. It's a very calm, and relaxing purple and shows that you aren't fading yet.

    Thanks so much for your entry and for following the rules.


    Kari


  • jcat gold member
    April 28

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    Pleasant little life has macabre moments that infect
    and leave bruises on your ego that you never can forget;

    Those 2 lines are just crippling......But this whole piece is just incredible....I was captivated from line 1~~~ Wonderful job and thank you for your entry!!


  • JustSimplyLissa gold member
    April 23

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    I have felt this piece in every corner of my heart. This is a wonderful poem. It has really touched me deeply. Beautiful write. So well written. Emotionally expressive. Thank you for this wonderful entry.


  • Denerica
    April 22

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    Wow, powerful, facing what we wouldn't want to know, but have to know, and driving ourselves nuts to want to know, Clever idea of fading, or a memory of someone fading as well. Well written. Blessings.


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    April 22

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    Oh this was so sad, yet what a strong ending filled with that flicker of hope.
    Nicely penned indeed.
    Thank you so much for your entry
    Gaylene

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