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standing under a street lamp
July 19, 2021
Some nights, I just need to be alone with myself
Some nights, I just need to think
So I step out quietly
Out of my house unnoticed
These are the times I feel so different
Out of body from myself, I let my brain go
I let all the stupid mistakes I made bombard me
It can be a good thing, but most times it leaves me in grief
In pity for my life
Because it really is pathetic
To just stand under a street lamp
And hate yourself
© Geoffrey D., Milford, CT
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Rsnail-925 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 26 2022 at 1:26 am
Thank you @LiteraryMe!
LiteraryMe PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 17 2022 at 5:06 pm
I love this @Rsnail-925! It's relatable because of both the words and the simplicity of writing. Sometimes it can be hard to find poetry that you like just because it wasn't written in an understandable format. Great job!
Rsnail-925 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 19 2021 at 12:53 am
Yeah, I did it unintentionally but I think it really added depth to this piece. Thanks!
This piece is really just about when my mind overthinks about everything I've done. Honestly, my neighbors inspired me to write this and I'm not quite sure why but they did.