Running

You can make me feel atop the world
It doesn't take much at all.
Then you rip me right back down
I think you like to see me fall.
Boost by boost you build me up
then suddenly I feel it coming.
You turned against me one more time
I should have started running.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 2:21 AM
Such an insightful write Monica:-) People play with our emotions Monica especially in a relationship ... one minute we are on top of the world the next we fall from a great height:-( hugs Jan xx
Henderson Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 5:28 AM
Nah stand your ground and shine your light because it's stunning! Peace unto you with many blessings.
Davis Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 12:19 PM
I like this poem a lot Care to be friends? I hoesnty can relate You can read some on my poems Or whatever they are They suck tho
Sands Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 11:47 AM
This poem shows a lot. Well put.
Vance Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Thank you.
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