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Silence&The Intake of Shattered Glass

You sit in silence. Not saying a word. But the voice of your actions can be heard. Your lips spread pestilence. I watch you from across the room. What do I do? What do I say? The poison has spread worse than any virus. Am i delirious? How can I be taken serious as the poison infiltrates my veins. It's 4 am and i'm still awake. I can't rest. I can't sleep. Can't you see that like a drug you destroy me from the inside out. Silence echoes across this entire place as i intake this shattered glass and fail to grasp anything but hopelessness. You never had to say a word, your lips so infectious. I intake this shattered glass, burned memories from past photographs, and I'm still awake as we let time continue to pass. How could i expect you to save me when you can't even take care of yourself? You're on your knees drinking in your regrets. Silence echoes as we lock eyes for one last serenade from a distance.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 12/1/2009 10:16:00 PM
I can relate to this one.nicely written.Keep that pen going.
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Date: 11/12/2009 11:29:00 AM
youve stolen the breath from my lips, searing my heart as if with a kiss, a kiss from this hidden face and you rest within this unknown face and yet it seems as if inside you can see the tears ive cried and know the thoughts within my soul...tell me love, how did you know?
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Date: 11/11/2009 4:34:00 AM
Congratulations, Logan, on having your poignant poem featured this week. It was gripping to read. Oh, how damaging those lips can be... Thanks for sharing and keep writing. Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 11/10/2009 8:21:00 PM
Interesting poem. Congratulations on being featured this week. Love, Iolanda
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Date: 11/10/2009 4:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Logan. May you have many more features. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/9/2009 3:21:00 PM
Congrats on your well deserved feature write this week! Love Light Patty
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Date: 11/9/2009 12:02:00 PM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. I enjoyed reading it. Love Pam
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Date: 11/9/2009 10:19:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poem being featured this week >> James
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Date: 11/5/2009 1:40:00 PM
wow touched my heart...
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