I Am

I am
every dark thought 
passing through your mind

I am 
every minute's waste
on a broken watch's clock

I am
every pin prick
every sting or throb of pain

I am
the shadows of your heart
you sought to hide

I am
the past and the present
time's mistake
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Andresen Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM
A powerful and strong poem Victoria.Have a lovely weekend with alot of sunshine. - oxox Anne-Lise
Brown Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM
As I am enjoying reading your very creative writing today I would like to thank you for sharing it with us Victoria. Hoping you have a very inspiration filled day with loads of joy and laughter. Love, Carol
Crasta Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 6:50 AM
very profound
Ross Jr. Avatar
July 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Very nice....bit sad though....depends on ones perspective I suppose.....God bless...old Jack
Cooke Avatar
July 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM
well put together i like this, thought provoking.
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