Barely

I remember a time when I was out of my mind in darkness.

 I could barely see what was right in front of of me, time slowed down so easily.

 I needed a push,but no one even cared... they'd punch me in my gut and leave me gasping 
  for air.

  Why did it have to be this way? I wanted something new, maybe I was expecting too much 
  because I was barely surviving.

  A room full of people who didn't understand me, I was bleeding alone and no one dared 
  even look my way.

  so I close my eyes and pray each day that I would escape this age of darkness.
  The world kept spinning and I was still living but here I was gasping for air.
 
  Choking on minor problems that any calm cool and collected person could solve.
   But I was barely whole and no one was willing to buy my puzzle. 

  Trouble seemed to follow me where ever i'd go and until this moment I haven't really 
  let go. 
  
   An angel came down just in time for my funeral and picked me up and now i'm strong 
   enough.

   To face this jungle that most barely win I went from barely to sincerely ok.
   Taking each day in like it's a Maricle, that I'm sane and prayers have been answered 
   and I can finally live happily ever after.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005


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Date: 10/2/2010 7:16:00 PM
If i heard you perform this i would have to clap. this is awesome and congratz on being featured
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Date: 10/1/2010 5:48:00 AM
forgot to rate soz lol
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Date: 10/1/2010 5:47:00 AM
Congrates on having your poem featured this week Shahana nice meeting you love Jayne
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Date: 9/29/2010 8:32:00 AM
hello! Shahana, CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful poem being featured this week. Enjoyed the selection of all the poetry on the front page. Have yourself a nice and wonderful day,..p.d."
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Date: 9/29/2010 8:25:00 AM
SORRY SHAHANA, CoNGRATULATIoNS oN HAVING YoUR PoEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT
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Date: 9/29/2010 8:25:00 AM
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Date: 9/27/2010 6:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Shahana. Love, Carol
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