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JOY 14
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0 posted 2000-01-06 06:19 PM


Sitting in the corner
Of a dark room with a window to the world
I look out and see myself
Living aimlessly, crying, peeling down the cracked paint
Of my deteriorating life
I'm no longer inside myself
I'm outside looking in
At the life I'm missing
It's not the way I want it
What can I do
I'm locked in this room
This dark little room
With only a small dusty window
Which I scream out through
To let me out of here
But alas, the glass seems to be too thick.

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 JOY



[This message has been edited by JOY 14 (edited 01-06-2000).]

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Denise
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1 posted 2000-01-06 07:13 PM


Very emotional poem. I can feel the inner turmoil. I am sure we can all relate to this at one time or another in our lives.Very well done, Joy!

 Denise


JOY 14
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2 posted 2000-01-06 07:35 PM


Thanks Denise


 JOY


Poet deVine
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3 posted 2000-01-06 08:58 PM


This reminds me of being young..not being allowed out...I couldn't hear the kids playing because we had double paned glass.. it truly was too thick! Good one!
Nicole
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since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835
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4 posted 2000-01-07 03:39 PM


I have known these feelings before, very well expressed.

 May I never be too busy to help another's load,
Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed.

--Author Unknown

JOY 14
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5 posted 2000-01-07 06:11 PM


Thank you much Poet deVine and Satiate!

 JOY


Munda
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since 1999-10-08
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6 posted 2000-01-07 07:31 PM


Ain't life a struggle so now and then. (Look who's talking !) I liked your poem Joy. I could really "feel" what you wrote.
Nan
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7 posted 2000-01-08 08:50 AM


Nice extended metaphor, Joy... I like lots..
HelmutB
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since 2000-01-06
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Canada
8 posted 2000-01-08 11:48 AM


To be outside and see life passing by
Yes i know that feeling and it's reasons why
A room full of people, but feel lonely inside
Nothing there to hold or guide.
Very nice work
Helmut


 The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.

JOY 14
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since 1999-09-22
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Wisconsin USA
9 posted 2000-01-08 07:30 PM


Thanks Munda, Nan, and Helmut! Your replies are appreciated.  It's nice to know I am not alone in this feeling of isolation.

 JOY


Broken_Winged_Angel
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Small Town, Somewhere
10 posted 2000-04-14 02:26 AM


Definitely well done...
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