Why I Write

…Emptiness tightens its shackles,

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imprisoning me.

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Jagged shrapnel,
piercing my heart,

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my emotions trickle away,

yet hope refuses to flee.

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I write, to feel again.

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Something, anything.

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I write,

to be free.

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I write to feel again.

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something, anything.

I write to be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mittal Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Its so true! Congrats....
Of Verses Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Thank you, Sima-ji ... I appreciate your taking the time to drop a wonderful comment on my scribble... :-)
Gildersleeve Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations on your win. Connie
Of Verses Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Your warm words are touching! I thank you, Connie
Of Verses Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Many thanks, Connoe! 'Preciate it
Posey Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 6:58 AM
Unique, very nice.... great work..... Jake
Of Verses Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Thank you, Jake! Much appreciated
Of Verses Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Thank you, John. I appreciate your kind words. Stay well
A   Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Scribbler, Congratulations in Carol's awesome "WHO WHAT WHERE" ~Goodnight~ Linda
Of Verses Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Thank you! Linda! Your kind words are, as always, heartwarming!
Dillard Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Looks like you scribbled out a nice one! Congratulations! RAY
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Keep well, I meant :-)
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Thanks, Ray ... I appreciate your warm words. Kaplan well
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 5:13 AM
Congratulations on your win xx
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 5:23 AM
Thank you, THE Golden Girl! My deep appreciation for your kind words!
Hendricks Avatar
April 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Hey, bruv, congratulations on your stunning placement with this winner. Nice one, homeboy. :)
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 5:03 AM
Thanks, my sister! Much appreciated all your warm and kind words. We have a warm and wonderfully family of Soup-ers! Stay well...
Jones Avatar
April 23, 2013 at 9:15 PM
I relate....congratulations
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 5:04 AM
Thank you very much, your sentiments are deeply touching! Thank you...
Oyewole Avatar
April 23, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Congrats on your creative and deserving win my friend.~A.O
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 5:11 AM
Thank you, my brother A.O! I appreciate your warm words...
Johnson Avatar
April 23, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Congratulations on a great write and win. Love, Joyce
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 5:12 AM
Thank you, for your warm and kind words!
Kendrick Avatar
April 23, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Creative and unique winning work..Congrats on you win...Sara
Of Verses Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 5:13 AM
Thank you and your warm words are much appreciated!
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