Empty Apartment

My mind is lost in an empty apartment
Where I refuse to let anyone in
Where light does not shine and doors do not open
It's where my emotional self has always been.

I'm locked in this empty apartment
Where my silence is my loudest scream
Its where all my pictures fade away
And every happy moment is just a dream

I don't want to leave this empty apartment
Because here, only angels can hear my voice
Its where I go when nobody will listen
And everything is always my choice

Whenever I leave my empty apartment
Instead of a bridge, I build a wall
I put on a mask and say "I'm Fine"
And I never let that fake smile fall

Every night I return to my empty apartment 
So I can cry and let out my pain
So I can let my tears run slowly
And let the makeup on my shirt remain

In my empty apartment
I say what I want with no regret
I deal with problems my own way
And remember the things I've been told to forget

...And in my empty apartment
I constantly sit there alone
Look around at the closing in walls
And realize, I finally feel at home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
May 14, 2024 at 6:31 AM
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.
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February 12, 2016 at 9:24 PM
Briyanna Lawes, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
Wellington Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Briyanna, I don't know why you've stayed away so long, hope all is well with you, sorry you lost your dad, but I can relate to that. Keep writing your thoughts and some of the pain will melt into your pen. Blessings, Joy (Jew)
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November 30, 2010 at 7:03 AM
I wish you the best in the contest with this sensational write Briyanna. Love, Carol
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