Changing Lanes

Drop the pen and put on your armour,
There’s enough been spilled for one day,
Judgment on your works will follow,
And jealous will sharpen their tongues.
The memories of youth are leaving
A bitter taste in your mouth now,
Knowing that you can’t turn back time,
And that your heart lacks fire.
The naive eyes that watched your childhood
Are gone like so many things you take for granted,
And you will allow your thoughts to slowly wilt,
Until your mind has gone,
And a body is all that is left.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 11/30/2008 4:23:00 AM
Zoe - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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Date: 11/15/2008 2:07:00 PM
Wow, great poetry Zoe. I love this kind of writing, rich in metaphor and powerful meaning. Love, Nigel
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Date: 11/14/2008 5:11:00 AM
Super title! (did you mean jealousY?) A poignant piece with fine language and imagery. Keith
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Date: 11/11/2008 9:14:00 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
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Date: 11/1/2008 4:50:00 PM
Well, I'm hanging on to my mind and it would really be awesome if I could take it with me ... LOL ... what a strong write here, Zoe and the title is magnificent ... smile ... Congratulations on being a "first round survivor" here at the PoetrySoup contest. Best wishes to you.
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Date: 11/1/2008 4:38:00 PM
Zoe - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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Date: 10/28/2008 7:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/27/2008 3:51:00 PM
Hi Zoe Congrats on your wonderful poem making the semi-finals and best of luck in the finals!! Love Light Truth Patricia
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