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Independence Day

Longing for the answers.. it's a mystery Why would you leave and let me go It's hard enough without a you and me But it's killing me inside not to know Every moment is a prison without end When the verdict was rendered I wasn't there Shackled to the memories of how good it'd been Living in this limbo leads to despair Was it something I said or did Is there another love in your heart How did we get to this place Where you'd decide to rip it all apart Every moment is a prison without end When the verdict was rendered I wasn't there Shackled to the memories of how good it'd been Living in this limbo leads to despair You were my lover, you were my best friend I close my eyes you're still everywhere Are we forever over or can we be again Girl, living in this limbo leads to despair You wanted freedom An Independence Day Left me in this prison Nothing more to say Forever locked away Forever locked away Forever locked away Longing for the answers.. it's a mystery Why would you leave and let me go It's hard enough without a you and me But it's killing me inside not to know Every moment is a prison without end When the verdict was rendered I wasn't there Shackled to the memories of how good it'd been Living in this limbo leads to despair You were my lover, you were my best friend I close my eyes you're still everywhere Are we forever over or can we be again Girl, living in this limbo leads to despair ~Lyric Man Note: I wanted to play off of today being Independence Day, but write something unexpected. A break up song as opposed to something patriotic or political.

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Date: 7/15/2018 9:53:00 PM
G'day Lyric Man … breaking up on independence day sure does make it a bitter sweet time - enjoyed - Lindsay
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Date: 7/6/2018 8:53:00 PM
This one really moved me.
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Date: 7/5/2018 9:24:00 AM
Excellent pen. It’s almost as if I was right there with you understanding your despair in this situation.
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Date: 7/5/2018 8:28:00 AM
I love the clever twist!
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Date: 7/4/2018 6:21:00 PM
It was an unpredicted kind of poem. It was very sad but good.
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Date: 7/4/2018 5:21:00 PM
There is sadness within, yet hope lingers as well. We are never completely alone, even though sometimes it feels that way. Beautifully written and expressed. Happy 4th of July my friend. ~ Brandy
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Date: 7/4/2018 1:40:00 PM
Glorious lyrics, powerful but sad, nevertheless, beautiful to the last word dear friend, L.M!
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Date: 7/4/2018 1:01:00 PM
Hi Lyric, The title alone caught my attention. Although different from what I expected l still enjoyed the read. I'm a fan of your lyrics wheather they are happy, sad or romantic. I wish I could actually hear them one day though. Good job. PS, Happy 4th of July:-) Alexis
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Date: 7/4/2018 10:22:00 AM
Great poem! I really love how you played off of Independence Day. Unique and creative. I really love the line, “You wanted freedom An Independence Day” I could feel the emotion. Amy
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Date: 7/4/2018 9:37:00 AM
Hi Lyric, no matter what the situation your words sing in the lyric form. You always have that ability to draw the reader into your words and allow them to feel the deepest emotions. Another excellent write from your golden pen. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always. Mike.
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Date: 7/4/2018 9:08:00 AM
A complex poem, powerful metaphors. Congratulations.
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Date: 7/4/2018 9:01:00 AM
When the verdict was rendered I wasn't there. So powerful! And so often the case; I have to say people who sneak off and or leave notes are not worth pining about for long.
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Date: 7/4/2018 7:51:00 AM
I'd a great time reading your poem. I hope you're strong enough to make castle out of that prison!!! ;)
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Date: 7/4/2018 6:53:00 AM
Break up or not, you always write great lyrics, LM. This song is well written..melancholy, but feelings expressed are true to life.
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Date: 7/4/2018 5:53:00 AM
Quite often all we need is someone's love to set us free I have enjoyed your poetry L. M. Hope you have a great day
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Date: 7/4/2018 4:17:00 AM
aww am more used to your romantic happy lyrics LM, have a wonderful day my friend:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/4/2018 1:46:00 AM
Lovely lyric Dave, break up's are painful. Happy independence day to you. Tom
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