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An Almost Awkward Silence MAG

By Anonymous

Dependent upon your words,
I wait to hear.
Something resurrected from my
Childhood hopes.
Locked beneath my own pages,
I’ve waited for this.

Your eyes cheat me.

They hug your cheeks and
Battle monotonously.
For the sake of sanity,
Say those words.

Nervous tensions clutch me,
Drown my securities,
Drain the integrity of my anticipation.

I watch your lips,
Waiting.
Rhythmical trembles of my chest
Choke me, dismantle
my motor skills.

I should have known this.

© Anonymous

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Luminary said...
on Jul. 23 2016 at 11:25 am
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Favorite Quote:
Being in love with yourself first doesn&#039;t make you selfish,it makes you indestructible. :)

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Amazing work :) Use of words was splendid :)
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 19 2010 at 1:16 pm
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What the front door.

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a poem like this shouldn't have you questioning your ability. especially the ending. "I should've known this". I think the ending made the poem. like icing on the cake...or cake,.. on the icing. good stuff, really good stuff.
dezzyg123 said...
on Sep. 23 2009 at 6:50 pm
Thank you!!! (:
dezzyg123 said...
on Sep. 23 2009 at 6:49 pm
Thank you so much!! It feels so awesome to read positive feedback on a piece that had me questioning my own ability! (:
DesertFlower said...
on Nov. 4 2008 at 6:56 pm
It was Dark and disturbing. I loved it.
glowwstixxx said...
on Aug. 25 2008 at 10:10 pm
I simply adore this poem

I'm not sure what those words were but I love how many possibilities there are