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Can’t Breathe

I can’t breathe.  The pressure crushes me against the ground.  Beneath my sky, I find no air.  In a desert, I drown.  Freeze beneath the sun.  I yearn to run but my feet are nailed by those who claim they’re shielding me from a world that’s cruel and filled with hate.  They want me to stay and wait.  Not spread my wings and fly.  But I must leave, as soon as I can.  I cannot stay here.  Because I can’t breathe. 

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The inspiration for my entry is "April, come she will" by *dorothei, found here on deviantART http://dorothei.deviantart.com/art/April-come-she-will-85271374

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  • Sharon Lynn
    July 31

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    This is truly beautiful.
    "But I must leave, as soon as I can. I cannot stay here. Because I can’t breathe."
    This pulls in and ties all the other lines into a porcelain package. Good luck.
    Sharon

  • cirque du soleil
    July 26

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    i thought this was a bit short, but powerful nonetheless.
    Freeze beneath the sun.

    i simply loved that sentence. i can really feel the pain here. good take on te picture

    thanks for the entry!

  • deadscene
    July 18
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    i can relly relate
    i love it

  • cirque du soleil
    June 19
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    i meant your AP name in your author's notes, not mine