Dreams Erode

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Troubled teenagers question their fate, expecting love, unprepared for hate. Armored in lies, defending the truth, a warrior lives in every youth. Scars and tattoos display Anger's mark, insipid badges, oft crude and stark. When trust morphs into panic and fear, hope vanishes, replaced by a tear. Learning lessons city streets impart, fear resonates in a naïve heart. And turning to drugs, pride's set aside; feeling scared; there is no place to hide. Bodies of friends ingested by night; traced in chalk by a city of light. When living on the edge, dreams erode; for nightmares travel that lonely road.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/13/2018 10:03:00 AM

Wow!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/13/2018 11:09:00 AM

Thanks so much Line, your visits are always appreciated. Emile.

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/29/2015 6:33:00 AM

Masterful as always, Emile. You writes of late delve on the less poetic aspects of society but with your touch, the words become powerful writes. hugs!

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/29/2015 7:58:00 AM

Thanks so much Kim, I appreciate your encouragement and support. Emile.

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/28/2015 11:54:00 AM

A poem that had to be written, it truly shows one aspect of life today,,excellent pen, Emile

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/28/2015 12:28:00 PM

Thanks Harry, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Jill Spagnola

Date: 10/28/2015 11:42:00 AM

Emile, your heartfelt empathetic write makes me weep inside,,:), jill

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/28/2015 12:29:00 PM

Thanks Jill, I appreciate your encouragement and support. Emile.