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Primary Colors

I don’t remember happy
It’s been gone awhile
I smile to convince myself
But it’s like lying on cold tiles

I wonder at which point
I lost my giggle and my grin
When did the switch flip
It can’t be gone because of him

I like to pretend 
The truth is a wall of armory
But the words are from a book I didn’t read
The story you told must have been a forgery

Familiar is a script on rerun
And your circus is just passing through
Except your tricks are fancy 
Got me lost without a clue

How did you get in
My hustle must have stumbled
Soul searching 
Chasing after trouble

What happened to my Peter Pan
He wasn’t supposed to leave
Now he’s off hunting 
Going back upstream

The treasure that you're after
It’s exactly what it used to be
The map's the same
You think you’ll find something you didn’t see

Hope floats 
And wishes wash away
Some gifts just have pretty paper
But mainly they’re a waste

Wrap your expectations up
Stop running to hide
Turn your back and eliminate her
The other is teary-eyed

Now all I have is memories
Alcoholic dreams
Hazy days that rolled away
Summer heat reveries

I watched you sip my secrets
Mix emotions in your drinks
Let me believe empty security 
Nothing more than just a glimpse

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/20/2016 1:59:00 PM

Madeleine, 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 :) HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Madeleine Loggia
Date: 12/20/2016 2:57:00 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to reading some of your work. I have no form, follow no rules or other, I guess this just a way for me to drain the dark that sometimes bubbles over.