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Erin Riley Poem
I used to be an open foundation
Unbounded by walls
But firm where I stood
With light shone upon me
You came along
And stacked the bricks one by one
Shutting out the light
Trapping the darkness inside
My change went unnoticed
For you saw the light
Peaking through the windows
Where you wanted me to be seen
What I truly needed, however,
Was someone to take me apart
Piece by piece
Letting the light back in
It wasn't until you left
That I realized the windows weren't enough
And I left myself vulnerable
To anyone ready to take me apart
I am now an open foundation
Unbounded by walls
Firm where I stand
With light shone upon me
Copyright © Erin Riley | Year Posted 2016
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Erin Riley Poem
Should we remember to die?
We all know death it inevitable.
Our lives come to an end
Swiftly
Without choice.
Should we remember to live?
Living is much more difficult than death.
Living wears on the soul
Harshly
Like a storm
What if we remember both?
We'll take time nor moments for granted
Appreciating both
For we can all choose to live
But never to die
Copyright © Erin Riley | Year Posted 2016
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Erin Riley Poem
You are my life jacket
In a sea of grief,
Swallowed by the feelings and thoughts
Of my past
When the seas are calm
You hold me near
With readiness for the unknown
When the waves are high
You cling to me
Keeping me above the depths
I am safe with you
Without you I would face my end;
Fooled by the calm seas
Soon to be swallowed by the waves
Copyright © Erin Riley | Year Posted 2016
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Erin Riley Poem
I wish you could love me
I wish that you knew
I admire you always
In all that you do
You could beat me
Or Bruise me
Put your hands on my neck
But darling, I still
Would love you the same
Copyright © Erin Riley | Year Posted 2016
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