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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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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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