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Distance MAG
October 1, 2008
I feel like we are falling apart.
Somewhere deep inside of me, I know it’s true.
I don’t want to believe it –
I don’t want to believe we have drifted
because of the distance.
The way I speak to you and the way you speak to me
Our voices are clouded and clogged
With fake laughs and fake sympathy.
You ask me how my family is doing.
I say we’re getting through the hard times.
I ask you how’s school.
You say it’s better.
I feel a catch in my throat when you say you’re
busy for the next couple of weeks.
That’s too bad; I was hoping we could hang out.
You talk about your new friend like she is gold.
I have no one to talk about.
I feel anger and pain and I regret never answering
your calls and texts.
If only you could understand the way I was feeling,
But communication was lacking.
“I have to go, I’ll call you back …”
And something tells me you won’t.
© Rebecca B., Marietta, GA
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LindseyLemon SILVER said...
on Sep. 23 2009 at 11:19 am
Thank you :)
LindseyLemon SILVER said...
on Sep. 23 2009 at 11:19 am
Thank you, and I do not know if that is her in that picture, I do not remember picking that picture for this piece.
yourbiggestfan BRONZE said...
on Sep. 22 2009 at 9:44 pm
this is so beautiful.
you've written it so beautifully.
it's crazy cool. (and that's
a good thing!) and is that
evan rachel wood in the picture?
you've written it so beautifully.
it's crazy cool. (and that's
a good thing!) and is that
evan rachel wood in the picture?
MadieD said...
on Sep. 22 2009 at 6:46 pm
:'( I love this poem; you describe this situation so beautifully!
Michellesaucier said...
on Sep. 22 2009 at 6:35 pm
Absolutely not.
It applies to so many of us, because it has happened to us too. I thank you for writing this poem.
It applies to so many of us, because it has happened to us too. I thank you for writing this poem.
Michellesaucier said...
on Sep. 22 2009 at 6:34 pm
For the record, I don't think it was too long. I think you couldn't have explained everything you did if it was one line shorter :)
Schubster said...
on Jun. 20 2009 at 3:27 pm
I can totally relate to this poem....You're a really great writer! Keep up the good work :)
Sagearoo said...
on Jun. 5 2009 at 3:56 am
I think this was really good, exsept for the fact that it was too lengthy and draging on and on. Cut down on your worlds to make a really good free-verse poem. :)
Cody Troyan BRONZE said...
on Jun. 5 2009 at 2:44 am
standard teen angst
barely poetic
barely poetic
bookhugger14 SILVER said...
on Jun. 5 2009 at 2:14 am
this was a well written poem with very good descriptive details which make it very real. wOw :)
abooallie said...
on Jun. 5 2009 at 1:48 am
The last two-thirds gave me a bit of satisfaction and dare I say it.. pleasure. I laughed for nearly an hour after the final 'something tells me you won't' (oh god). This poem is beautiful... and cheesy and trite and PAINFUL. All in all though, it was... gripping.... My best advice besides different word choice, is don't listen to music (ESPECIALLY EMO) while you're writing, it clouds the mind and thought.
RainbowDark BRONZE said...
on Jun. 5 2009 at 1:14 am
I can relate because my friends talk about all their friends and i have no one to talk about except them. I feel my best friend and I are moving apart because of this boy. Then I will have no real friends.
MeghanMichelle GOLD said...
on Jun. 4 2009 at 10:16 pm
good poem =]
wind'schime SILVER said...
on Jun. 4 2009 at 6:07 pm
this is great!!!it makes me feel sad..
twilightlover101 said...
on Jun. 4 2009 at 12:18 pm
Excellent!!! I can TOTALLY relate to this. This has inspired me to write more poetry. I write some for fun, but not all the time....I think I should now.So, thanks!
babygirl said...
on May. 22 2009 at 3:56 pm
i loved it because i can relate to it GREAT JOB!
Twilightnme SILVER said...
on May. 21 2009 at 4:00 am
wow. I was amazed. I really was. It just engulfed me into this treasure of dreams. I enjoyed it very much... thankyou!
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