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Systematic Decay
Senior Member

since 1999-09-15

Posts 1301
That place with padded walls and funny people in white.........

0 posted 1999-09-26 01:00 AM

(I know this is a little rough around the edges, but I tried. Im not too great at rhyming poems.)

I took a walk today
The park was full of bees
I smiled at the laughing children
As fragrant flowers swayed in the breeze

On this sunny Saturday
I walked down to the beach
I kicked off my confining shoes
And allowed the sand to kiss my feet

I went on to a small cafe
Ordered a hot dog, pop, and fries
I gazed upon a young couple
They gazed so lovingly into each others eyes

I sighed, got up and payed the bill
And proceeded into town
I strolled into a gift shop
Where crystal trinkets could be found

My eyes landed on an exquisite piece
A turtle with eyes of emeralds
The price tag read 200$
I whipped out my checkbook, and the turtle was sold

I stepped out of the shop
With a smile on my face
I knew where I had to go
And I set out at a brisk pace

I knew my love would treasure it
He'd collected turtles since he was young
I was getting closer to him now
I nearly broke into a run

My heart was bearting faster
As the time was growing near
I gripped my bag tightly
And I swallowed all the fear

By the time I got there
Dusk had begun to fall
I settled down on the grass
And I heard him call

"Don't worry, love," I said
"I'll be there very soon."
I opened up the packaged
I'd bought that afternoon

I extracted the crystal turtle
From its tissue paper nest
And I set it ont the grave
Where my love was put to rest

I put my and in my pocket
And I felt the cold hard steel
I put my finger on the trigger,
I knew that this was real.

***BANG***

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"Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage."
-Billy Corgan-

JennyLee
Senior Member

since 1999-09-01

Posts 1461
Northwestern, NJ.

1 posted 1999-09-26 02:59 PM

No not rough at all. I find it totally gripping. Great work!!

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Helewes

[This message has been edited by JennyLee (edited 09-26-1999).]

Silent Silver
Junior Member

since 1999-09-26

Posts 12
AZ, USA

2 posted 1999-09-26 04:32 PM

A poem for those missing their love, I find this truly beautiful. Whether this person is you, or just written for those out there without their love by their side anymore, I am feeling the sadness and the joy in the midst of all of it.
-With feelings of understanding and love, SS

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