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Almost Gone

I'm not here to stay. I'm not here to stay. And I'd leave if I could. I'd run far away. Not yet dear,. In due process. Due time. I'll get out of here. Make this life mine. Not sticking around.

10 1 160 words
AprilMayJune
AprilMayJune

Believe

Fly away, fly away, Up to the baby blue skies. Roam free, wander astray, But never wait for the surprise. The power of true hope, The first start of something old.

2 0 143 words
merlin1038
merlin1038

The Lost Key

My life has changed So, so much I seem to hurt all those I have touched When they get close I have ran Not in fear of love But of who I am Afraid of what I do not know I give all of me I put on...

10 1 204 words
paintingskies
paintingskies

Important Life Questions

“NO. No no no. I don't want to screw you. I just love you. When did who you want to screw become the whole game. Since when is the person you want to screw the only person you get to love.

10 6 148 words
mirabahjojabo
mirabahjojabo

The Return

The spirit of a monkey Lies within me; A mischief junkie For curiosity Brings light to the soul That resides in me. A spriteful spirit Searches serenity, Amidst a world of wars By the side of me.

28 7 107 words
laurencmatthews
laurencmatthews

Great Forces

I've been telling my dreams to the weeping willow, "I want to soar like an eagle and not stare out this old window, I want to fly far, far away and no longer be broken." But there were no words to be...

20 2 398 words
were
were

Love

Love is such a joke For an all knowing being's amusement Hugs and laughs Kisses sent by mail Love. Now that's a good one. Oh wait You were... Serious. It's just...

22 0 102 words
patdolan83
patdolan83

In Search Of Calm

#beginninglines. #nightdwellers. Stepping into the unknown. For what I've known was a facade. I've given up on foolish hope. I'm off to find unbroken calm. I take my weary troubled soul.

22 9 96 words
mulishwhim
mulishwhim

Sorry-

I'm sorry that you think so- I'm sorry you feel that way I'm sorry there are so many things I still would like to say.

6 0 322 words
bataatti
bataatti

I Will Be Fine.

"It's that moment when you know your not a sad story." _________________________ I have sobbed, in the simple joy of my life. I have screamed, having nowhere left to contain my happiness.

4 0 161 words
Abyss
Abyss

The Sea Speaks To Me

Sick of the dark, sick of the cold Hate the depressing flat gray Aches and pains, feel so old I hate living this way Work, problems and stress All I seem to remember What an ugly, common mess All...

4 0 219 words
paintingskies
paintingskies

Current Fave Quote

“When adults say, 'Teenagers think they are invincible' with that sly, stupid smile on their faces, they don't know how right they are.

28 12 102 words
ahmedjaber
ahmedjaber

On Hobbies

Hobbies are fun. They take away some of the dullness of everyday life and replace it with fun and a sense of accomplishment. Everyone should have a hobby or two.

6 3 1423 words
BethyBoo
BethyBoo

Go Where My Feet (Or Fingers) Take Me

Another new leap and I don't know what to do After these months, what will be new.

12 3 77 words
mirabahjojabo
mirabahjojabo

Metamorphosize

Spawned under murky water In another lifetime, With need to break And need to wake This life of mine.

10 0 129 words
al_ec
al_ec

Looking For The Source Of Knowledge

If I could capture Some wisdom in a jar How far would it fill. From where would I start.

20 8 168 words
poloman33
poloman33

Song Of I

A lone gent sits on the bench, His face remains unnoticed, He blends casually into the crowd. Nothing about him is remarkable, His movements and actions are silent.

2 0 201 words
leelee101
leelee101

Ain't Nobody But Me

Nobody knows me, not even me I'm the one running round shouting let me be free The truth is a different reality But I'll keep it inside, let nobody see I surprise myself with my state of...

28 12 257 words
Abyss
Abyss

Something New

Today I woke with a smile. Went to school happy. It had been awhile. Since I hadn't felt crappy. It was something quite new. The others were befuddled. "Put her in a zoo!". They said, all huddled.

4 0 106 words
paintingskies
paintingskies

Ditto

I have no personality. I can become whatever you want me to be. Mold me, shape me, Whatever you desire. I can be water, soil, or fire. If you need support, I'll be your own cheerleader.

20 0 171 words
DrCarrow
DrCarrow

Teenage Tears

"I want to be a good-looking Guy with the perfect fling. I want to click and fit right in, And I wanna commit a sexy sin." "I want to have a proper friend. I don't want to have to pretend.

48 14 296 words
makovelli
makovelli

Unfinished Symph

Music makes the world go round; Oh, that much is true. Cajoling my own eardrums With rhythm, pace and blues. It strikes a chord, at least in me And I mean that metaphorically.

14 0 138 words
leelee101
leelee101

Whole

#acrostic Can you say you are complete.

24 11 48 words
Burrfoot
Burrfoot

Know Me?

Do you really think you know me. Do you know what I'm about. Well I guess you see a part of me, The part that I want to let out. Why do you need to know. You might not like what you see.

28 3 242 words
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