Misfit

Wrappings long have been trashed 
A few nics encompass some character 
Sunlight drenched a deteriorated discoloration 
But still bravely I'm standing tall

Dark eyes forlorn for affection
As time's quickly winding down
A misfit struggling for acceptance
Watching others merrily marching on

Basement bottom feelings placate
Another piece of lead has broken off
Retired metal wheels of destruction 
Soon to be lying in a cloud of dust

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 3/16/2017 6:34:00 AM
We misfit so well, don't we? Little by little disintegrating. But I see you and you see me. It's okay.
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Date: 12/21/2016 2:12:00 PM
I know the feeling my friend... Merry Christmas and happy new year... Pashang
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Date: 12/19/2016 2:26:00 PM
Wonderful personification... And disturbingly, that's how I often feel and see myself.
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Date: 12/19/2016 10:18:00 AM
Ah! "Retired metal wheels of destruction..." Nice!! Love the entire last stanza!! Well done Tim. Hugggs. Deb
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Date: 12/19/2016 9:10:00 AM
Sometimes it feels this way, just keep standing tall and keep your eyes open, good things wait just over the horizon.
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Date: 12/18/2016 8:41:00 PM
You get the feelings of being a misfit clothed in words so well, Tim. Dark eyes forlorn for affection...how moving...how deep.
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Date: 12/18/2016 7:23:00 PM
Fantastic personification, Tim. The title is really good for it too.
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Date: 12/18/2016 12:29:00 PM
Very sad and powerful Tim
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Tim Smith
Date: 12/18/2016 12:38:00 PM
Thank you Charma
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