The Empty

I thought love nor sorrow could penetrate this place
What haunts me has found me again
Unwavering and empty
It wears my face
Its back to take all that remains of me
These scars on my soul are its only trace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Goff Avatar
July 19, 2009 at 7:45 PM
intense! I like it a lot! james, well done! and thanks for comments, jim
Ashley-Garn Avatar
July 15, 2009 at 10:56 PM
its sad but very good and its very meaningful! very good write....it definately shouts a story and it is waiting to be heard...great write!! Ciara=)
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