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I Feel So Empty

I feel so empty 
like a link less chain
like the world has gone 
around once again 
but I wasn't told 
I was kept in the dark 
like I'm crashing flint 
which won't throw a spark 
I feel so empty 
like a waterless well 
I'm an old waisted wizard 
who can't cast a spell 
I'm lost and alone 
and I can not see why 
the world wants to move 
but I don't want to try 
I feel so empty 
like a game of chess 
with only one player 
I have to confess 
the board is clear 
but for the Queen and the King 
is it check or stalemate 
the ending will bring 
I feel so empty 
like a link less chain 
like the world has gone 
around again

Copyright © Mark Giles | Year Posted 2018

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Date: 9/7/2026 9:00:00 AM

I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Date: 1/29/2024 7:36:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

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