I Cannot Lie

my mind is all
chitter chatter
body propelled
pitter patter
compelled to
touch the sky.
i cannot tell
but i cannot lie-
still, carbonated
breath, the will
of life; the promise
of death. i know
i am here, i know
you are too, but
we're surrounded
it's crowded &
my heart-
achoo.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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March 27, 2010 at 1:19 PM
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