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electricxheart
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far away from home.

0 posted 2004-09-06 07:25 PM



it was nothing, i was just falling flat on my face.

and his arms were out of sight, cradled around
the moon and i remember the reflections the
stars made in his eyes.

but he was gone. already on his way to brighter
grass and open highways waiting for the perfect
song on the radio. he was alone.

and i was lovesick.

but it was nothing, i was just falling flat on my face.

it was nothing, just me crying on my pillowcase.
it was nothing, just time ticking away the minutes
left for me to live.

but my insides are starting to spit me back out.

and i don’t care about my broken wings, i’ll find
a way to reach those clouds and my favorite apple
tree.

i’ll find a way to reach the high tide and the destination
you’re trying so hard to find.

and it will be nothing, nothing at all.

we all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we really are.

© Copyright 2004 Kelly Landis - All Rights Reserved
Mr_Brady's_Housekeeper
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1 posted 2004-09-06 07:38 PM


Hi there, I really enjoyed this, some great imagery as well.

Alice.

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2 posted 2004-09-07 02:07 PM


A lot said in this poignant poem.  I gave up long ago trying to become what others wanted me to be as it leads to poems such as this. Nicely done.
Earth Angel
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3 posted 2004-09-07 02:25 PM


You may have momentarily fallen flat on your face, but with a resilient spirit like yours,
your wings will mend and you will soon be soaring through the clouds again!

May your favorite apple tree be forever fruitful ~ and within your reach.

I enjoyed the fruits of your pen very much!

Warm, welcoming hugs,
Earth Angel

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