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This Is What I Write About

I write about abandoned homes, and forgotten souls, and memories that creep in the darkest corners of my mind; I write about loneliness, and broken promises, and words carved on my skin, I write about the bloodstains on the snow, and the remains of a car crash, and how the wind hums a sad song I write about the wolf who cries at night, howling for the moon’s response, I write about shattered windows, about empty halls, and places with the stench of alcohol and regret I write about cracks on the walls and shadows that scare the hell out of people, I write about how that boy’s father died, how his mother left, and how that girl took her own life. You see, I write only about tragedies; don’t make me write about you.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 2/13/2015 11:17:00 PM
Happy Valentines Elaine, hope you post another poem. SKAT
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Date: 2/16/2015 10:23:00 AM
I hope you had a nice Valentine's day. Thank you!
Date: 2/9/2015 1:43:00 PM
- A warm welcome to the P Soup, Elaine - A great poem about life, nice to share words and thoughts here - Looking forward to more poems from you in the future :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Elaine Rochelle Vivo
Date: 2/16/2015 10:23:00 AM
Hi. Thank you so much for those words! :-)
Date: 2/8/2015 3:53:00 PM
Elaine, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun in this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) This is a great way to start the New Year. Lucky Us, To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends! @-> LINDA <-@
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Elaine Rochelle Vivo
Date: 2/9/2015 1:23:00 AM
Hi, Linda! It's a delight to receive such a warm welcome from a fellow poet. Thank you so much :-)
Date: 2/8/2015 2:35:00 PM
This is deep, Elaine, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. 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 :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Elaine Rochelle Vivo
Date: 2/9/2015 1:22:00 AM
Hello, SKAT! Thank you for the warm welcome :-)
Date: 2/8/2015 2:28:00 PM
The poem opens with a list of sad thoughts and ends with a slap of reality that brings it all home. Well thought out and executed. Emile. #7
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Elaine Rochelle Vivo
Date: 2/9/2015 1:21:00 AM
Hi, thank you so much!

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