Bitter

You might glance in that vague direction. 
A second too long.
Your eye may focus on something as mythical as the unicorn
Bitter
Guarded
That girl
You know her from around the city
The one with the blank stare
She holds her head high sometimes
No-one notices anything strange
Bitter
Guarded
Guess if that smile was real
She tried to tell the world, inspiration comes from the strangest places
She tried to be like you
She knew he was everything she wasn’t
She speaks in the third person
Well, to try and forget that she’s me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Agustin Avatar
December 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 7:21 PM
STEPHANIE, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love -- SKAT --
Kendrick Avatar
September 1, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Sad that she's bitter. Sara
Burton Avatar
February 7, 2009 at 6:43 PM
deep and interesting in a good way, always the best poetry is the ones that you need more time to register. Enjoyed reading this and have a pleasant day.
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