That Guy

He stands with a straight spine that bolts out of his back like jagged knives.
His eyes burn into yours. They light like fire turning yours to ash.
His Australian accent leaves a bitter taste, but flows like honey.
“Grow up...grow up like me.”
But you haven't grown. But I don't want to be like you.
“Don't hide your accent. Show it.”
But I don't want to. I want to fit in with the rest.
“Have children when you grow.”
But who said i want to create more like me? What if they mess up like….or worse than me..?
But the words don't stop.
They continue. 
They create.
They try to conform and convert.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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June 12, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Amber,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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June 8, 2016 at 12:31 PM
- Poetry: Music in words .... rhythmic expression of emotion, like the nectar of the bee, you are sharing here with us Amber :) - Welcome to Poetry Soup :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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June 8, 2016 at 12:37 AM
Amber, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**
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