Sticks and Stones

Wanting to own a new body.

To grow a new face.

Wishing to go unrecognizable
and
descend into space.

Off and unknown.

Confusion is home,
breaking your bones
with the sticks and the stones.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Austin Avatar
October 25, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Short and not too sweet, but well written. Congrats on the selection. daver
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October 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Congrats on featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful write to share luv...
Mehta Avatar
October 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Johnny
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October 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Johnny. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
October 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM
I like your kicking around the old adage, which just aint true. Congrats on the selection. daver
Sweetheart Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Congrats Johnny on featured poem this week on PS... wonderful write to share luv...
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October 10, 2011 at 5:37 AM
Thank you so much!
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