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Containing Words

January 27, 2014
By PrinceLion GOLD, Oxnard, California
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"When you find a diamond, try to break it." ~ Prince

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My voice speaks alone,
In a place absent of smiles,
Though not as rich as the Nile…
My words are uncaged,
Iron bars cannot contain them,
Yet in a ‘lil box still hidden…
This chain has held me,
The fire spreads within my mind,
Yet it could never tongue my bind…

My visage has died,
Write I, always in between lines,
Who can save this torn heart of mine…
Leave my countenance,
For I will pay for my treason,
Be it for whatever reason…
Please forgive my crimes,
For only you can save me now,
For all this to me you allowed.

© Yisrawayl G., Philadelphia, PA

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Crystallite BRONZE said...
on Apr. 19 2014 at 1:24 pm
Crystallite BRONZE, Santa Elena, Other
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idk.i just like it.it sounds great
Nella.Girl97 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 16 2014 at 10:27 am
Nella.Girl97 BRONZE, Ashland, Wisconsin
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&quot;Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart.&quot;

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Beautifully written!
PrinceLion GOLD said...
on Apr. 15 2014 at 2:28 pm
PrinceLion GOLD, Oxnard, California
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Thank you! Why so? if I may ask?  
Crystallite BRONZE said...
on Feb. 21 2014 at 11:15 am
Crystallite BRONZE, Santa Elena, Other
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i love this poem prince!