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A Walk Around the Lake

May 15, 2010
By Daydreamer14 PLATINUM, Norman, Oklahoma
Daydreamer14 PLATINUM, Norman, Oklahoma
40 articles 3 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon


Lap 1:
Just begun.
Cool breeze,
at ease.
Late in the day,
with not much to say.
Soft breaths,
small steps.
Lap 2:
More to do.
Chilled air,
much time to spare.
Thoughts dwell,
feelings spill.
Red nose,
firm toes.
Deep breaths,
heavy steps.
Lap 3:
No one but me.
My mind surrounded in blurs,
loneliness occurs.
The empty space,
overwhelming the place.
The spot beside me,
where I wish you would be.
A feeling of need,
heartache guaranteed.
Strong breaths,
continuing steps.
Lap 4:
Not wanting to do more.
Last time,
and I wish your hand was in mine.
Driven forward,
with only home to look towards.
No way,
to find the right words to say.
Trying to find the answer
Lap by lap,
day by day.


The author's comments:
There's this lake in my neighborhood. Occasionally I will go and take a walk around it. Usually when I need to think. One day, after coming back from one of these long walks, I sat down and started writing. And well, this is what I came up with.

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on Jun. 13 2010 at 11:19 pm
Daydreamer14 PLATINUM, Norman, Oklahoma
40 articles 3 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon

I definitely agree. Tryin' to think of some more ideas now.

on Jun. 13 2010 at 10:53 pm
soccerismylife BRONZE, Norman, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
"praise does nothing for improvement -- only egos"

yepp i remember this one too. its a great poem. but you're right, you do need to write more of them if you only have a total of four... :)