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Wesley the Blue
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since 1999-09-02
Posts 426
Forest Lake, MN, USA

0 posted 1999-09-02 09:07 PM


There is nothing inside of me
Only an empty hole
Where my heart and soul used to be

I look up from my void and see
A beautiful woman
Pick up that vital part of me

I extend my hand out to her
But never make it there
A glass wall keeping me from her

All I can do is watch and wait
Detached from a distance
As she presides over my fate

She examines my heart and soul
It’s many crags and nicks
The struggles of life take their toll

Then seemingly without a care
She drops it to the ground
It’s almost more than I can bear

All around me, my world shatters
Like my heart on the ground
Gone is everything that matters

It’s sundered into little shards
Gone for the time being
Crumbled like a frail house of cards

All that’s left to do is rebuild
From the shattered remains
Someday, the dream will be fulfilled

© Copyright 1999 Keith W. Mullin - All Rights Reserved
Lucie
Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077
Houston
1 posted 1999-09-02 10:13 PM


I read this poem over twice. It affected me. I was almost holding my breath.. hoping she wouldn't be cruel. Ahhh shows what I know huh? I really liked this poem. Gonna watch for more from you.
Shimmer
New Member
since 1999-09-07
Posts 5

2 posted 1999-09-07 10:49 PM


Soulful and well-phrased, evoking much empathy from experiences past. I too hope she is kind at some time.
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
3 posted 1999-09-08 11:20 AM


Very well written! It is a breath holder!
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