Dying

The knife in my wrists is going farther.
The gun in my hand is rising.

The dagger in my chest is sinking deeper.
The arrow through my heart is being ripped out and I'm crying.

I know you're not a mind reader,
So this is what I'm thinking,

I feel like dying.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 22, 2011 at 8:22 AM
MADI.I really like your poems.simple,communicating and emotion packed.thanks god u feel like dying.in fact u are living.may u live long with poetry.try to be optimistic.would u like to read my poem -TO SOPHIA AND NEW VENUS and comment plz
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July 19, 2011 at 8:10 AM
So much emotion flowing in the poetry I am reading today of the seasoned poets and the new poets. I am happy I was able to read your poetry today Madi. Have a wonderful day and I will be back soon to read more of your writing. Love, Carol
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