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elisalie16
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since 2006-07-12
Posts 118
new jersey

0 posted 2007-05-11 11:20 PM



this fear rose so slowly
but has hung for so long
that those who see daily cant find in their eyes
the warnings of seconds
and the drying of chances
to save lungs from exposure
and keeps chins above waves.
emergencies now are only routine
while reality lingers but refuses to kick
and those shattering moments
are spun off as gold
and left to echo high pitches
as the rocks beat out bottom.
it all catches up seemingly to a few
and we think we're on satin
when they're asleep on the ground
the levels are even when  experts analyze breaks
chained to falsified towns
or flights down stretches of highway.
the faucets spill the same poisons in places
and outstretched hands cant show saviors
just another debt owed and a bond that cant break
those who are deemed in need of helped wash
are usually pitied
by the same ones with stains
and the scene dictates nothing
it's the minds in the set
and the wires drawn tight
to run us to pieces.
well their luck was sure down
and the sabotage on
but the ones who are free
because freedom is clocked
and all pay fare in the end
to road blocks and short cuts
for a pass or a nod.
the language stays constant
where begging knows chatter
and screaming for rescure is said as good time.
the tides slide in slowly
biting ankles and waist
so the route to safe shelter
is through the very same toxins
we need to breathe free of.

© Copyright 2007 Anne - All Rights Reserved
MegMeg
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since 2007-05-14
Posts 85
Virginia
1 posted 2007-05-14 05:02 PM


please, pardon my language, but, damn man, that was, as my firends say, hott! Deep and took thought. I like your style.

~Meg~

elisalie16
Member
since 2006-07-12
Posts 118
new jersey
2 posted 2007-05-14 05:22 PM


thanks a lot
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