How

How could you not see?
The dark, strangling madness
Seething just at the surface

How could you not hear?
The mournful pleas in my words
Shrieking and crying for help

How could you not act?
When all around me pieces
Were cracking and falling

How will you go on?
Knowing you could have helped
All the while feeding the madness
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I am sitting here reading some very amazing poems today Renee. I am glad yours was among them. Have a wonderful day full of love and joy. Love, Carol
Kelly Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Thank you for stopping by and reading :)
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May 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM
very interesting questions you present, i have enjoyed your work. cory
Kelly Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Thank you!
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