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The Shell That Holds You

Im good at many things but I don't stand out
I plant my feet but I don't stand my ground
I open my mouth but I'm too scared to speak
I spread my wings but am afraid to leap
I am the shell of every human being
I bring depression that scolds you
anger that loathes you
and fear that holds you
I am the shell that molds you
when you're too scared to escape you live here with me
too afraid to live life
you're no longer living
you're waiting for death... 
Are you scared yet?
Then leave. 
I'm not the best company. 
I'll hold you back. I'll bring you down. 
As long as you're with me there'll be no more than a frown.
I wont make you happy.
I wont even try.  
Leave while you can,
and leave me, your shell, behind.

Copyright © Dana Lloyd | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 4/4/2015 8:40:00 PM

DANA, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
Date: 4/2/2015 8:49:00 PM

Dana, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@

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