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What I Feel

March 27, 2011
By Distant_Freedom DIAMOND, Nowhere, Pennsylvania
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Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. -James Dean

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This power, it surges through me.
I feel ready to implode.
My emotions are too confusing.
Nobody will ever understand.

This power, it grows and develops.
But there is another,
More distinct feeling.
A feeling of deep loathing.

This feeling, it controls me.
There is no escaping it.
I try to act normal,
Yet it is always inside, lurking.

This feeling, it always returns.
Soon, it will consume its host.
There is no stopping it.
It is like a parasite.

But it is not invincible.
There are ways I keep it at bay.
My friends help do that.
Even if they don't realize.

There are just a few more.
When I am typing, or painting.
They are both the canvas onto which expression is poured onto.
This is how I feel, always and forevermore.

© Taylor M.

The author's comments:
I was inspired to write this when I was overcome with a wave of hatred at nothing in particular. I just poured my emotions onto it. I hope you enjoy.
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Distant_Freedom DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 14 2013 at 11:52 am
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND, Nowhere, Pennsylvania
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Thank you again for reading it.
Mckay ELITE said...
on Sep. 13 2013 at 6:14 pm
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Very well done. Emotions do control you if you allow them to do so. Good job in demonstrating it. 
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 1:05 pm
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND, Nowhere, Pennsylvania
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thank you. I have expierienced a lot of death in my family and outside of it. I know pain, a pain that few ever feel.
Hobbles SILVER said...
on Nov. 29 2011 at 2:22 pm
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I love it. I must admitt that after a family member died I did feel these emotions, and I respect you because you can tell it. I LOVE this piece. thankyou

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Distant_Freedom DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 29 2011 at 1:57 pm
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND, Nowhere, Pennsylvania
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thanks for the support.
ChocoMint SILVER said...
on Nov. 28 2011 at 5:02 pm
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&quot;Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.&quot; - Anonymous <br /> <br /> &quot;Love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss and ends with a tear.&quot; - Anonymous

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All I can say is that it's a shame. Poetry is supposed to express and show feelings. There was nothing wrong with that poem. If you ask me, it's the adults who need counseling.  <><
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 28 2011 at 4:43 pm
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I guess emotional articles like that will. The guidance counselor thought that I was having problems, and I told her I was fine. My poems just seem to make people think I have problems, including my elementary school guidance counselor.
ChocoMint SILVER said...
on Nov. 27 2011 at 8:06 pm
ChocoMint SILVER, Bloomington, Indiana
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That is a shame. =+(
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 27 2011 at 7:59 pm
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND, Nowhere, Pennsylvania
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thank you. it got me sent to the guidance counselor though.
ChocoMint SILVER said...
on Nov. 27 2011 at 7:46 pm
ChocoMint SILVER, Bloomington, Indiana
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&quot;Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.&quot; - Anonymous <br /> <br /> &quot;Love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss and ends with a tear.&quot; - Anonymous

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Good job. You kept it short and sweet. Exactly my kind of style. =+)  It was great.  <><