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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland 
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It used to hurt to breathe Thought it was my lungs couple too many cigarettes. Maybe should've taken it easy for a while Didn't ever think that I didn't want to breathe Well my body did just never really had much of a choice Couldn't do a thing when I drew lines across it in pretty purple colours No, no, no My mind is the captain Of this Titanic Couldn't force the lighter from my hands the glass to the floor or lie me down for a minute. My mind chose what to do, who to meet However much my body screamed to let it go "Don't put your hands on me I might burn" My mind had it all Until it lost control. Numbers falling into endless patterns and essays sliding by Kept seeing It everywhere Under the bed Behind the door My mind, a prisoner held hostage inside a body that could only laugh. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Dang, that reminds me an ongoing panic attack. You described it quite well. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, the mind is definitely captain of the ship. We know it and yet we need to align with a greater mind in order to sail free with pain, disease, "and all". Very much appreciated your poem. Was going to say "enjoyed" but it just didn't seem to be the right word in view of the content. Helen |
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