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LIVING IN LIMBO

[Verse 1]
I keep staring at the empty side of the bed
Wondering why you left without a word said
Was it the way I held on too tight?
Or did you just get tired of the fight?

[Verse 2]
You slipped out like smoke through my hands
Leaving me with questions I’ll never understand
There’s a song we used to play on repeat
Now it’s just silence that I can’t defeat

[Chorus]
Every moment’s a cell that I can’t break free from
I wasn’t there when you handed down the sentence, love
Caught between memories and what I never knew
This limbo’s a place where hope just won’t pull through
You were my lover, my closest friend
Now I’m chasing shadows that never end
Are we done? Or just frozen in time?
This waiting, this not knowing—it’s slowly killing my mind

[Verse 3]
You wanted freedom — maybe more than me
Took your Independence like a thief in the night, silently
I’m left in the ruins of all we planned
With nothing but ghosts and a ring in my hand

[Chorus]
Every moment’s a cell that I can’t break free from
I wasn’t there when you handed down the sentence, love
Caught between memories and what I never knew
This limbo’s a place where hope just won’t pull through
You were my heartbeat, my favorite sound
Now it’s just echoes I keep hanging around
Are we done? Or is this some cruel pause?
Girl, living like this is a slow, quiet loss

[Bridge]
If you wanted to leave, just say it plain
Don’t bury me in silence or leave me in pain
I’m drowning in questions, no lifeline in sight
You wanted your freedom — you got your Independence that night

[Outro]
Forever locked away, and I’m still here
Haunted by memories, haunted by fear
Longing for answers I’ll never get
In this limbo where I’m stuck — can’t forget

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Lindsay Laurie July 15, 2018 at 9:53 PM G'day Lyric Man … breaking up on independence day sure does make it a bitter sweet time - enjoyed - Lindsay

Lorna Safronick July 6, 2018 at 8:53 PM This one really moved me.

Mintra Mankasingh July 5, 2018 at 9:24 AM Excellent pen. It’s almost as if I was right there with you understanding your despair in this situation.

Kim Rodrigues July 5, 2018 at 8:28 AM I love the clever twist!

Bonnie House July 4, 2018 at 6:21 PM It was an unpredicted kind of poem. It was very sad but good.

Brandy Nicole July 4, 2018 at 5:21 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

Demetrios Trifiatis July 4, 2018 at 1:40 PM Glorious lyrics, powerful but sad, nevertheless, beautiful to the last word dear friend, L.M!

Alexis Y. July 4, 2018 at 1:01 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

Amy Sanderson July 4, 2018 at 10:22 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

Vladislav Raven July 4, 2018 at 9:37 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.

Silviu Craciunas July 4, 2018 at 9:08 AM A complex poem, powerful metaphors. Congratulations.

Caren Krutsinger July 4, 2018 at 9:01 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.

Ishika Gupta July 4, 2018 at 7:51 AM I'd a great time reading your poem. I hope you're strong enough to make castle out of that prison!!! ;)

Vijay Pandit July 4, 2018 at 6:53 AM Break up or not, you always write great lyrics, LM. This song is well written..melancholy, but feelings expressed are true to life.

Mystic Rose Rose July 4, 2018 at 5:53 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

Jan Allison July 4, 2018 at 4:17 AM aww am more used to your romantic happy lyrics LM, have a wonderful day my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham July 4, 2018 at 1:46 AM Lovely lyric Dave, break up's are painful. Happy independence day to you. Tom