We -Rm

We drive and drive
Thirsty to thrive
Hungry for the things' no longer alive

We smile a fake smile 
Knowing we are wasting miles
To simply discover our daily denial

We breathe, we breathe 
Initially to pause racing thoughts
Then to hope our felicity will never leave
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Omalley Polatnick Avatar
January 14, 2015 at 7:57 AM
Truly enjoyed your thoughtful creation! Thanks! ~ Jean
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January 10, 2015 at 10:07 PM
Renee, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Dangercat Avatar
January 9, 2015 at 8:59 PM
I found this absolutely breath taking. Beautiful piece.
Chakrabarty Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 11:39 AM
Hi Renee . Welcome to PS. Love-rajat
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 5:20 AM
- A warm welcome to the P - Soup and into the new year 2015 - I look forward to reading more of your poems this year - I hope you will enjoy reading and writing with us, Renee - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Hamilton Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 4:34 AM
hi Renee, welcome to soup very good pen for your first poem here. You will find the more you comment on other poets the more they will comment on your poems. Again welcome and keep writing hugs
Thajudeen Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Come,come to soup a warm welcome dear poet Renee. -Safa
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January 2, 2015 at 10:59 PM
Renee, 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 <-@
Swana  Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 9:53 PM
I dig it :) your words likely cross everyone's mind. The past lingers around more than it should
Muravez Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 10:05 PM
Thank you, Gerald (:I agree it lingers but sometimes it puts my mind into disarray
Fleming Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 9:28 PM
An intriguing little poem, Renee. :) john.
Muravez Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Aw thank you john (:
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