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Soul's Cry

Let the grips ease Around my body Holding me hostage Tearing their claws deep Trying to suffocate me Attempting to crawl into my soul Striving to swallow me whole Before they drown my screams Before everything is not what it seems Before I go insane Before I am no longer to blame Please don't forget who I am When they possess my thoughts And I can not see you for who you are When they possess my emotion Filling me with fear Where allies become enemies Where the grips do not ease But they tighten Clutching out every ounce of sanity Allow me to take my last breath Knowing that I tried Even though I died...

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Date: 3/19/2024 5:25:00 AM
Wow, Foxmei, you won a contest with a debut poem, and a wonderful one at that. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Date: 3/12/2024 4:34:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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