Night

My arms reach for heaven 
but my feet are firmly rooted in hell
I'd like to escape the fire
but i'm not doing well
My efforts mean nothing 
only suffering will suffice
I'm stuck here
in the depths of the night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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July 21, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Nice poem, Leila - oxox love Anne-Lise
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