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Kalandria
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since 2006-05-23
Posts 44
Yorkshire, England

0 posted 2006-10-06 03:42 PM




I am the first gasp of breath that filled your newborn lungs
and forced from you, your heartfelt cry.
I am the first tentative steps you took
as you left the sanctuary of your mother's arms.

I am your first day at school, when you sobbed,
tight arms clinging to your father's legs.
I am the bully in the playground,
The names that had you hiding in the gym.

I am the boy next door that laughed in your face,
not able to see beyond the scars.
I am the trembling hand of youth
that crept around your shoulder at the dance.

I am the spotlight on the first night stage
the expectant faces in the crowd.
I am the kiss that took you by surprise
and the feelings it stirred within your heart.

I am the dream that stalks you in your sleep
the nightmares that make you scream.
I am the lonliness of a broken heart
as you were discarded and overlooked.

I am there with you on your wedding day
I led you down the aisle to his arms.
I am the tears you cried as the anger welled
In the face of the one you once loved.

I am the slow decay of a once bright mind,
I am the fall into the depths of despair.
I am the hushed word spoken as death draws near
I am the end, the unknown, the abyss.


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Triskaidekaphobia
Member
since 2003-02-05
Posts 251
In a state of disrepair...
1 posted 2006-10-06 03:52 PM


You get a round of applause from me for this one. I really did like this I think I'll have to put it in my library.

Always a fan of slow decay.

Enjoyed. I'm off to read your other poem.

"The world won't end in darkness, it'll end in family fun
With Coca Cola clouds behind a Big Mac sun."

One God by The Beautiful South

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