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July 19, 2021
By Rsnail-925 PLATINUM, Boulder, Colorado
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Rsnail-925 PLATINUM, Boulder, Colorado
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A story has as many versions as it has readers - Winter Of Our Discontent

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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

The author's comments:

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. 

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Rsnail-925 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 26 2022 at 1:26 am
Rsnail-925 PLATINUM, Boulder, Colorado
29 articles 11 photos 106 comments

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A story has as many versions as it has readers - Winter Of Our Discontent

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Thank you @LiteraryMe!
LiteraryMe PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 17 2022 at 5:06 pm
LiteraryMe PLATINUM, Dayton, Ohio
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“The earth has music for those who listen.” —William Shakespeare

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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
Rsnail-925 PLATINUM, Boulder, Colorado
29 articles 11 photos 106 comments

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A story has as many versions as it has readers - Winter Of Our Discontent

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Yeah, I did it unintentionally but I think it really added depth to this piece. Thanks!
Lydiaq ELITE said...
on Sep. 18 2021 at 5:05 pm
Lydiaq ELITE, Somonauk, Illinois
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The line spacing! It seems to represent so much.