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Inadequate Tool

I feel the familiar burn of abandonment A feeling that anyone sane would resent And yet I bask in it—the disconcerted lament Angrily I tear at the seas and weeds of lies Saying nothing but curses—bidding goodbyes Painstakingly waiting for the cruel waters to rise But you never rose, you fool! You graded me into your gruel An inadequate tool—yes, a screwed up tool! Here I am again and no one has won Feeding on the nothingness you willingly spawn Nothing but GONE—who the hell won!? I thought you were a journey’s rest! But you are nothing but a wrong-turned address Spilling me over in a bloody, dead mess I want to turn away tonight And never look your direction Because no matter how hard, I cannot fight The seas of succulent depression! You were fixed At the expense of my misery At the expense of an inadequate tool

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/21/2013 12:53:00 AM
I hate those disagreements that end so badly you don't feel as though as anybody had anything to gain from it... just raw frustrated emotions going awry. The words you use to express yourself are sharp and biting, and in the end no matter how far you distance yourself from this person there are still those scars that remain. Excellent writing skills Laura!
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Date: 9/28/2012 9:57:00 AM
nice itrospection like the lines you were a journeys rest and wrong turned address xx davidscott
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Date: 9/27/2012 1:39:00 PM
Funny how other people's doubt of us can feed an undying desire to excel - I love it when others doubt my spirit, it spurs a handsome rage in me - this divinely sordid poem reminds me that I thrive when in agony and false criticisms my friend - once more you have given us professional imagery - J.A.B. % nice use of 'gruel'!
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Date: 9/19/2012 8:59:00 PM
Yup,yup...There's that pain. The seas of succulent depression.Strong words here,but you make me smile with them for some reason? :o)
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Date: 9/16/2012 11:12:00 PM
You've exposed much of yourself in this! Why do we bask in our pain, or contemplate the succulent nature of our depression? Oh, sweet misery. . . Perhaps that is where our true muse lies? Great writing. Chuck
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Date: 9/16/2012 12:26:00 AM
Some requirements are hard fix.. your poem is very deep Laura, love your pride... xox~pd
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