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August 14, 2012
By Hbaff GOLD, MErrimack, New Hampshire
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Hbaff GOLD, MErrimack, New Hampshire
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Maybe if i stare he'll come faster.

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I try not to think
And i try not to feel
The fire burning through my chest.

It singes the edges
Of a once whole heart,
Becoming jagged and hallow.

The only thing keeping me alive
Is a rage that isn't visible on the outside
But consumes the inner.

I am powered by this feeling
But must shade my eyes
A vacant gray.

For no one can see me wallow in this sorrow
And no one must notice my light
That has been burnt out
By you.

© Gizelle S., Miami, FL

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Trees BRONZE said...
on Sep. 21 2012 at 8:09 pm
Trees BRONZE, Billings, Montana
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Beautiful!  This peom is great!  Thanks for sharing!
Hbaff GOLD said...
on Sep. 20 2012 at 5:06 pm
Hbaff GOLD, MErrimack, New Hampshire
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Thank you! i like your work too!
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on Sep. 8 2012 at 9:12 am
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I agree with Trace. Its really good.
Hbaff GOLD said...
on Aug. 28 2012 at 12:34 pm
Hbaff GOLD, MErrimack, New Hampshire
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thank you!!
Hbaff GOLD said...
on Aug. 28 2012 at 12:34 pm
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thank youuu! and yes im very thankful for the people that like my poems:)
TraceBatWingsAndBrokenStrings DIAMOND said...
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This piece certainly makes use of imagery very well. Nice job.
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another wow! I liked this better than best frienc not that I'm saying it wasn't good..but i'm a sucker for this kinda raw emotion. 
Well written..and simply amazing. 
And wow! You say thanks to those who comment on your work that's so thoughtful.. xD
Hbaff GOLD said...
on Aug. 19 2012 at 7:48 pm
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thank youuuuuu!
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I like the emotion you put into this, good job!
Hbaff GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2012 at 9:51 am
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thank youuu! and yes i was angry at a friend when i wrote this!
AllenStovall PLATINUM said...
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its great! very angry! but great!  
Hbaff GOLD said...
on Aug. 16 2012 at 8:21 pm
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thank youuu!!!
Hbaff GOLD said...
on Aug. 16 2012 at 8:20 pm
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thank you so much! and yeah i liked that one the best too! 
Hannabug GOLD said...
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this is really good!!
Meonly BRONZE said...
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I really like it. I can relate to it and love the 3rd paragraph down the most!