Dancing

dancing with my devil's past,
i start thinking about the bad
things i don't want to remember
its been another long day
words racing around in my head 
makes it impossible to sleep 
so i get up and walk around
i think I've finally reached my limit
all walls have fallen before me
glass from the mirror lays broken
and my hands bleed from the cuts
the phone rings
and its more bad news to add to the stress
my eyes swell and i begin to cry
here comes the thought
"just die"
around in circles i dance
the sounds from my radio plays in the background
but i have too much to think about 
to actually hear it
i'll dance it off
my aggression will soon disappear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Lamoureux Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 1:06 PM
That explains the dark glasses, hiding your sad eyes. This was a powerful and moving piece. You have a way with your words.
Fraser Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Doing something can we enjoy can sure take away the blues, nice write and dancing is kool >> James
Spence Sr Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 11:53 AM
I like how the poem begins and the ending. Dancing will certainly take away the aggression and instill peace in the mind. Welcome to Poetry Soup and keep writing. Great job! Joseph
Kendrick Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Very emotive and expressive write..I hope not your life but just the topic of living with the guilt of past mistakes..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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