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Nihilist Apathy

The rain pours down on the city. A sense of putrid disgust fills the air, as trash litters the streets and grime grows in every back alley. The clouds cast their shadows and the lack of saturation sucks the life out of everything and everyone. The rain adds depth to the highlights and shadows of the world, making the spray-painted brick walls and cigarette-ridden cracked roads look surreal. The rain cleanses the earth of it‘s filth. It‘s the emptiness that makes me feel, the destroyers of my body. For all the years of coffees, cigarettes, opiates and alcohol have numbed me. My insides feel sick, my organs venal. My body is being held together by a rope of chains, and the chains are rusting against my skin. I often find myself in bed with an old fling or an attractive stranger. Another night of vigorous intercourse, makes no difference to me. They take more pleasure in it than I do, for even at the end of the night, I am still and truly alone in my mind.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/31/2016 11:22:00 PM
Todd,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**
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Date: 5/31/2016 2:11:00 AM
Todd,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 5/31/2016 12:17:00 AM
Wow Todd, share more of your writes, ur thoughts in this write are intense. love it. your poetic friend lewis
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Date: 5/31/2016 12:11:00 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Todd. :)
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