Cory Long Poet Sonnet

Me Against Myself

Many people don't understand how it feels to not be free
When on the outside I am me.
While on the inside I'm lost with a strewed view
with every emotion that runs through.

A fake smile on my face, tackling the world once more.
Does anyone hear my screaming roar?
With my mind racing out of control
like the devils stolen my soul.

Will these demons ever stop attacking my mind?
If I give it a little more time.
It is hard living as two 
when you don't know what to do.

 Wishing it would stop
cause my head is spinning like a top.


Cory long
6-27-2011
Me against Myself contest Miranda Lambert

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Debbie Guzzi July 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM sigh...perpetually bi-polar...I hear you! Light & Love

Jodie Williams July 6, 2011 at 7:54 AM congratulations cory, a worthy winner

Carol Sunshine Brown July 6, 2011 at 4:53 AM Congratulations on your win in Miranda's "Me Against Myself" contest Cory. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich July 5, 2011 at 8:53 PM this one really shows that inner conflict even better than some I just read. Congrats on your win, Cory.

Joyce Johnson July 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM I hope this is not true Cory but it makes for a great poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta July 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM My conmgratulations on the fourth place win in the contest, Cory

Shannon Deane July 5, 2011 at 2:22 PM Congrats on your win in the contest...luv shannon

Michael J. Falotico July 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM Congrats my dear friend Cory!!!!! So nice to be in the same list with you....always Michael

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 5, 2011 at 1:37 PM super congrats cory my friend on this fantastic win with this dynamic write luv..enjoy another sweet success and top ten victory..oh wow..

Shannon Deane July 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM I hear you, and you sound wonderful... raw emotions are like jet fuel... they can take you anywhere...another fantastic piece...luv shannon

Jonas L. Rozario July 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM Excellent piece Cory...enjoyed every bit of it.

Juanita Warden June 30, 2011 at 4:09 AM Enjoyed and understood.

Robert Johnson June 29, 2011 at 1:13 PM With Jesus peace within our souls we can face the person in the mirror. His love will embrace us as he wipes away our tear. And calm will be restored to fight another day. Some call it the Bible, some call it the Way. So take care and have a nice day. :) I not usually so preachy, the subject kind of called for a little soulful kindness.

The Situation June 27, 2011 at 2:47 PM good. T.S.

Nette Onclaud June 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM i like the paradoxical intent of your thoughts. cory... utterly splendid with winning streaks all over. :) huggs, nette

James Foulk June 27, 2011 at 10:28 AM very creative piece of work Cory, enjoyed it. thank you for commenting on Clouds Touching the Ground.

Manahil Shafiq June 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM nice write....keep it up :)

Sara Kendrick June 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM Reads like a winner to me..Good luck in the contest..I hope just a write on a topic and life's experience even though we all probably go through that from time to time..Sara

Ingibo Benson June 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM I think many a people are just like this. I have often times been in such a position, and I'd feel depressed because of the confusion I'd later feel. Truth filled write my friend, Cory.

Cyndi Macmillan June 27, 2011 at 8:05 AM Cory---this is a deceptive poem :-) It tricks you into thinking that it is an easy read with its precise, simple use of language (simple is often best, in my books), but there is nothing easy about the emotions you draw up. Lovely work. You exposed that inner core. I heard your roar...then asked for more. Keep those fingers moving on the keyboard when you can. High Five from Cyndi PS writing is like mind's glue, melds into one what once was two. Juanita Warden June 30, 2011 at 4:10 AM Very true..Good work