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0 posted 2002-10-31 09:27 AM


My life is scattered on the floor
In little pieces all around
On my knees I scrape it for
Some symbolance of what I had found
I'm cut and bleeding, but still I dig
For that is all I know to do

I still don't know the moves I made
The things I said to make it wrong
I don't know how I made it break
But now I'm lost, I have no song
I use my nails to pick the shards
They stick into my hands... and stay

Thats how it is, thats how it goes
When your life is scattered out
The highs were good, but now it's LOW
I dig up pieces with a shout
For they are stuck into my flesh
Forever will the shards remain

Whenever I press on the spot
I'll always feel the same old pain...


Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.

© Copyright 2002 Erica N. - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-10-31 10:39 AM


You will find your song again. That's a promise. God bless!

Oh, and great poem too.

--Beth

Howl at the stars, whisper when you're sleeping, I'll be there to hold you, I'll be there to stop the chills and all the weeping.

ashley
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2 posted 2002-10-31 12:41 PM


  This poem shows me that you have a depressing life and your poetry is your way of reaching out and releasing your pain in your writing. It was very truthful and honest

The previous is a fact that came from a Harvard Law student so it is the truth lawyers never lie.

vlraynes
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3 posted 2002-11-02 04:37 PM



Erica~
I've read this several times now, and each time
it hits me harder than the last.
I don't even have the words to tell you how deeply
this touches me.  It just aches.
Not only is this an extremely emotional write,
but it is exceptionally well-written as well.
You have always been a very talented writer,
but you seem to be writing on a whole new level
now, and I am truly impressed.
I believe that you are doing some of your best
writing right now, and I look forward to lots more.
I wish you all the best, my friend.
Hugs,
~Vicky

P.S. Don't forget to check out Teen Challenge #2!

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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4 posted 2002-11-03 12:49 PM


Wow. Erica, I must say that I absolutely love this one. It's just wowing... definately a piece for the library Please keep writing, because if you don't, I won't have the enjoyment of reading your work.

I'm so cute!

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5 posted 2002-11-04 01:04 PM


Erica - Splendid work... just terrific...

Loved the choice of meter, made the poem flow very quickly and with great solidarity... every line twisting and turning into the next...

It went extremely well with the theme of the piece.  This is a wonderful write, definitely one of the best I have read from you.

I felt the emotion ripping through me in a frenzy of flung iambs... slapping me in the face like a spoonful of green peas at the dinner table.

Very, very good.  My library entry for the day.

Parasite

Learn to place poetry before people
Before you place your poetry before the people.
~Andrey Kneller

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