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To Hell and Back

To Hell and Back By Laura Dee Battle December 20, 2014 Frantically I'm pacing through Everything I used to do I'm laying down but still insane Strap me to this rusted frame Make it stop, the voices here Inside my head, but nowhere near Make the sounds of crashing cars Destroy the tears that seem bizarre Knock me down into the drain Take away my damaged brain Just make it stop, the truth I sought I cannot stand the light I bought Burn away my softer skin Feeling every scar within I cannot feel another lie Why did I never get to die? It may be darkness creeping in Bleeding from my scars within Never have I fought so much Through hell I go without a crutch For once I feel the pain is real My prize to gain for this ordeal It's only now that I can smile I'll let you in; please stay awhile

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Laura Dee

Date: 1/1/2015 9:02:00 AM

Thanks you all! It means a lot that you stopped by to read and comment!! yes I do work with abab format sometimes, but I have a harder time with it. I stick with aabb format mostly because I get my inspiration from music and lyrics, which mostly use the aabb. Honestly, I learned to write poetry by reading music lyrics. I'm still working on my craft though! I'm dabbling with some other formats

Faith Carmichael

Date: 12/20/2014 1:15:00 PM

You can really feel the emotion in this write, really well done.

Richard Poor

Date: 12/20/2014 11:08:00 AM

I like this,but think it would've done better with a abab pattern instead of the aabb...but the feeling is there!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/20/2014 9:45:00 AM

Hello Laura, WOW! Love this, very intense. In a way, I can relate to the voices, ... I hope the smiles stay with you for a long long while, no need in going back... Enjoy the holidays, I sure will... Love Linda