The movement of your hands
has long vanished from my body.
Your rough voice no longer laughs
when I ask a dumb question.
I no longer see your handsome features
smiling down at me when I trip and stumble.
Meaningless words from your unique mind
don't make me laugh when I'm sad.
Those strong arms don't reach for me
when tears fall and I crumble.
Your very existence alone
doesn't melt away the world
as it did not long ago.
And it's not that I don't care about you
that's far from it.
It's 'cause you're devoted to another
someone better, someone different.
I'm not causing trouble
I promise, it's true.
I just can't get over
my feelings for you.
A contest entry
- Emotions!! Everything goes! Almost ;) by MusicMattnessLives.
400 points, ended October 21, 32 entries
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Comments
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Oh man. This hurts to read. Pain. I can feel every ounce of it. You miss him or her. I dunno cause the contest is anonymous. You've done a good job and followed the rules. You make me think back to my own sad times. Great write and good luck.
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nifty
It's short and to the point. I think my favorite part would have to be the ending. I think it works well together, it's not particularly rythymical or anything but it's got a lot of heart behind it. I'd really kind of hate to be the ex in this poem. Also, you shouldn't call anyone 'better' than you.
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