Who Am I

Chaotic search for an answer
Whirling thoughts overwhelm me
Mind like a computer
Words soft like velvet
A skittish baby deer

Drinking $2 black coffee
I could have made it at home
Pretension all around me
Utter silence restrains me
I am no better than anybody

Heterochromatic eyes scan the room
What a black and white world with open eyes
With every blink, rainbow stars explode
Dreaming of breaking out in song
Adventure and licorice scented treats

Wishful thinking to break walls down
My soul setting the room ablaze
Blinding emotions, covered eyes
I dream of being free
For now, I'll drink my $2 coffee
I could have made at home
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kimathi Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 5:44 AM
Congrats Viola, for your top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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April 10, 2016 at 10:39 PM
Viola, Congrats in Catie Lindsey's Who are you? contest. Love LINDA
Lindsay Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 12:31 PM
Pretension all around me Utter silence restrains me I am no better than anybody a 7. Really love this. Adventurous minds taking otherworldly journeys.
Bankson Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 2:33 AM
Like your style,great write
Dietrich Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 8:27 PM
Great imagery sets this one apart. Congrats. I really like this.
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