Concert Contamination

I stand in awe, paralyzed
Bottomless pit below, where feet should stand
Boundless steps, take one more, then another
Am I alone, in a sea of nineteen thousand?

I wonder, is it just me
Who's lungs compress the closer we become
Nearly there, complete the infinate descent
A memory perpetually imprinted, will not be undone

I contemplate leaving, turn back
The rush overwhelms me, is it too late?
I've waited a lifetime and a day, I'm here
A bumbling hum accumulates, then resonates

I understand how it unites
How it heals, destroys, runs fingers through nerves
Drags buried demons from shadows, kicking, screaming
A final standing ovation, the least that's deserved

I reflect as the curtains drop
Last wire unplugged, last light deluminated
Bottomless pit, where feet once stomped
Can't shake the music from my mind, I'm contaminated


25th August 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Williams Avatar
August 27, 2011 at 3:28 AM
hey Jodie congrats on your great win, sounds scary David
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August 26, 2011 at 10:06 PM
I feel the atmosphere and the trepidation as I read this. congratulations, well done. Margaret
Brown Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 7:19 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved placement in Paula Swanson's "Choose your theme" contest Jodie. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 10:45 PM
also,incredibly unique.
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August 25, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Jodie, this is SOUP-ERB!!! A fave on this beautful writing. Congrats on your win.
Johnson Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM
An interesting take on the contest. Congratulations on your win. Joyce
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August 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Congrats Jodie on another sweet success with this exceptional entry luv.. way to go..
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