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Where Were You?

Where were you when we lay dying, listening to the north wind's sighing, where were you in our confusion, lost in your psychotic delusion. Where were you when we slipped into Hell, turning your back as we stumbled and fell, where were you when all was lost, ignoring reality at all costs. Where were you when our lifeboat sank, rotting in the earth, both cold and dank, so much for your famed and infamous beauty, want a mirror now, dear Trudy? So vain that you put your makeup on, lipsticked mouth around the gun. Did you think the cops on the case would think: my God, what a lovely face. Where were you when we cleaned up the mess, brains and bones and blood and flesh. Your makeup, dear, was void and null, when you blasted apart your selfish skull. ©Danielle White

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/12/2009 10:31:00 AM
Another truly awesome write Danielle>James
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Date: 2/21/2009 10:10:00 PM
Danielle...this one kicked me in the gut. Thinking about the selfishness of someone who is supposed to be source of strength for others really hits home for me. Outstanding write! Much love, Steve
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Date: 2/17/2009 11:45:00 AM
Wow, this is one of the most painful pieces I've ever read..I hope this is just creative poetry but I fear it is not. Its wonderfully written, flows beautifully. BG
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