Systematic Destruction

My attempt at metaphor :P



I want to be the one
With a fistful of cake
I want to make you watch
And then politely demand more
Flood that void, because words are words
And they never manage to fill the gap of a growing gulf
As matters stand; I do not particularly care much for food
Desperate situation for which we must now solve
Body Dysmorphia and words have both proven useless
Self-harm is melodramatic, face to face is impossible
My systematic destruction of peace treaties and answers
The DNA is thicker than the blood within which it inhabits
Whether fact or fiction there is a half there known for sure
Your systematic destruction, your axe in the tree
My empty plate and your hair held back
Sharing one body, even if the halves don't make a whole.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Loving Iii Avatar
March 28, 2009 at 8:45 AM
angry voice of distruction. jhl
P. Avatar
March 26, 2009 at 10:12 PM
wow... you've just got me thinking! i love the last line... surely brought about a clear mark to this write! well, i think 'nature's wonder' is my best write so far well there are many others that are not on PS though... but you are the reader and as you'd like! i know… this is the first time i really went feminine ... maybe something i should have tried long ago as some think i am a guy when i am NOT! anyway thank you! take care, Nathaniel! ~ Arany
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March 26, 2009 at 4:44 PM
A priceless commentary, Nathaniel. You have a very compelling way of making statements and supporting your positions with creative language!
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