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Yesterday I was such a mess
I didn't think I could go on
Then a voice in my head told me to just shut down
So that is what I did 
Now I find it easier to get through 
No feelings
No emotions
I wonder how long I can stay
On 
 
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He said he can’t be around me now
All he sees is damaged goods
I don’t blame him one bit
Especially when I can’t stand myself 
So I retreat 
Create a whole new world in my head
Putting the rest of me
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As a child I didn’t seem to have any fear
So why now am I afraid to even walk out the door?
If I could spend the rest of my life curled up in a ball
Hidden from the world I would
But since I can’t I am left with no other choice 
Than to shut the feelings and emotions down 
And just run 
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Smith Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Keep on moving forward. Something will inspire you. Just be patient...Your poetry friend Tim.....If you need anything just ask
Pettit Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 1:52 PM
Interesting write. So many people are in the same situation where they wish they could shut everything down.
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