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The Art of Manipulation

{"I poisoned myself, thinking about you nonstop, it was annihilating me on the inside, even the melancholy sounds of the river streams that intonate into droplets, do not convey to me the ultimatum of serenity anymore. Your presence was sufficient to morph me into someone I’m certainly not. I cut my eyes to the mirror and I cannot recognize myself anymore. I pick up a boulder and heave it, ravaging it to pieces, my hands unfurled to grab one piece of the blade. Realization creeps up on me, I buried my soul with you, you were above whilst I was below; you would, make me believe I was worthy of nothing, not even yourself; us standing side by side; a privilege you would insinuate. I poisoned myself, the malevolence was too intoxicating, the sentiments were too bottomless, how to exude it remained an enigma, I poisoned myself with a misconception about you, you weren’t who I thought you were; I haul my feet to the desolate ledge of the flowing water, I let myself go, when I started to loathe you and your existence. Like a wolf scrutinizing its prey; once upon a time, you abhorred me, and I loved you. It seems as if opposites really do attract. What a… Tragedy."

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Date: 11/22/2024 12:13:00 PM
I thought this poem was interesting, dark and well written, though in the end had nothing to do with the contest theme. Nevertheless, thx for the support
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Dilara Aydin
Date: 11/22/2024 8:43:00 PM
Thank you for taking it into consideration, I think I might have accidentally pressed the wrong poem whilst entering. My bad! Though I appreciate the wonderful comments!
Date: 11/18/2024 2:20:00 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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Dilara Aydin
Date: 11/18/2024 3:45:00 AM
Thank you so much! I appreciate it, your beautiful comment just made my day. Much love >3

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