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Awaken
And as the temptress whispers,
Guiding me to wake,
I look at what surrounds me,
Wondering of my fate.
My heart has taken root.
Buried pieces of itself.
Taken hold of family,
Found places among friends.
I ask if this is too good,
Question how this can be true.
Refuse to think of future days
When I won't have this to lose.
I burn to mind the memories
The moments, names, faces.
I etch in stone these days
I want to always stay in
Afraid to shed a tear
In fear sorrow will wash it away.
Reluctant to speed the pace
Of time, premature it fades
I take into my hands
The feeling I haven't processed
And hold them close in silence
Throat clenched, unexpressed
Just how afraid I am
That my eyes will open and see
That all I've found to love here
Is banished to taunt my dreams.
And with heavy thoughts in mind
I find myself awake.
I look at what surrounds me.
Absence.
Empty lonely space.
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kanpekidesuyone
"isn't it perfect" in japanese
keep it up
Thank you very much :D And thank goodness I'm not alone in being a stickler for that stuff... though after reading it I've noticed a typo somewhere XD Maybe it's only me that's noticing ;)
And the favorite is so appreciated. It really is.
Thank you -- this one is a stranger one, because it was actually written for a purpose, me actually sort of explaining some of my own thoughts XD Not too common in my writing.
Very glad you like it, and I really appreciate the comments :)
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