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Lexy
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since 2003-01-28
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California

0 posted 2004-09-28 06:04 PM


I rest my fingers on my lips, and pick away at the dead skin...
my lips are chapped, like its winter, but its not.
not yet.
you smile, like you know it, but you might not.
not anymore.

I awoke with a curious tingle in my stomach, and I figured the fresh air might cure it.
Before it got thrown in the microwave and all, and proceeded to tint the outside of us all yellow.
So I walked. The street lights were still on...I figured it was my mission to discover when they turned off.
Somewhere close to seven.
I figured if I walked at this time everyday I might figure something out.

Some had already emmerged from their homes, and turned off their driveway lights.
Some still shone, scattered here and there. It helped reassure me it was still fairly early.
I walked past a red truck, that was running...I imagined I'd get in and drive off.
The door was unlocked, I could see it.
But I kept walking, and my music kept on going in my ears.
And later I saw the man in the red truck driving to work, and I felt bad for wanting to steal his truck.

Somewhere near by stood bright pink flowers on the side of the road, grazing the dirt. I wanted to pick one and dust it off.
But they were too pink for their own good, really. And I figured they could take care of themselves.
And they did a fine job. I would have appaulded them, had my hands not been stiff with cold.
My hands are cold and dry, like its winter, but its not.
not yet.

I smiled in my sleep.
I could feel it, because I didn't sleep very deeply.
I want it to be over. I want to be gone.
My t-shirt wasn't wrinkled, but it certainly looked slept.
I want to leave all your smiling faces, mostly because I love you all so much.
And I don't have much to say these days.
maybe that will change, but I'm not in a hurry for it to.
Because it smells like everyone decided to wash their clothes at the same time.
And the scent of their fabric softeners is combining. And its so homey.
But I'm still cold.

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electricxheart
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since 2004-09-05
Posts 184
far away from home.
1 posted 2004-09-28 06:20 PM



i really enjoy reading your poetry
because the style of writing you
use is so different.

this was beautifully confusing
to me. always keep that pen to paper.



--kelly

i could be an accident, but i'm still trying.

I_dont_know_me
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since 2003-12-08
Posts 48
UK, Cymru
2 posted 2004-10-01 07:25 AM


wow, i have to admit that i havent read much of your poetry but if this is anything to go by... it really was confusing but in a  nice way! Thankyou for a great read, keep them coming

~Emma~

*Alli4000*
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The World of Poetry
3 posted 2004-10-03 12:49 PM


Your poems always are so intriguing and puzzle me. (in a good way... )
Thank you so much for sharing.  I cannot wait to read more of your poems.

~Alli~

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Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened...

kissa~rachelle
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since 2003-11-27
Posts 988
nowhere special
4 posted 2004-10-03 01:56 PM


This made me sad...

It was very amazing, and beautiful.  The ending was the best.

I can relate. The feeling of being lonely, and well, yeah. It really hit home.

Cant wait to hear more.

Karissa

I ask why, but in my mind,
I find i cant really rely on myself.
~~~Linkin Park~~~

infinite disaster
Member
since 2003-06-01
Posts 69
Illinois
5 posted 2004-10-05 03:00 PM


dude ... i like that
Tequilia_Sunrise
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since 2003-02-19
Posts 612
Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada
6 posted 2004-10-23 10:05 PM


you know noy many people look so deeply at the world around us like you do..... and it's those things that make this world so beautifull
peachesNcream
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since 2001-08-21
Posts 513
Ocean Of Tears
7 posted 2004-10-23 11:18 PM


I agree with the rest of your replies. Your style is different, intelligent. I like it! Haha Good work! ~Jess

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." -Jimi Hendrix

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