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Oct 2020
At midnight, I sit and walk through the dark
Empty hull in place of a heart

Pushing through the unlit street
Tired, yes, but keeping light on my feet

"It's nothing more," I say, "Just a small bump"
Just a hop, skip, and a 5 mile jump

Checking my back every five seconds or so
So no one sees where I'm trying to go

When all hope is lost, I sent for you
Screaming through the ghetto "I loved you too!"

All along Harbor Drive, I see the light
With newfound energy, I make a right

I see the planes, and I feel new hope
Laughing and giggling, as my new way to cope

I catch a final cab to take me the final stretch
It was a waste, but the last part's a *****

I walk in, limping and tired
Waiting an hour for my soul's final desire

It's not you, but it's the next best thing
I really hope I'll get to see you again
I haven't posted in so long! I've fallen on dark days, but I know that's no excuse. Here's a new one, probably won't ever become a song.

In other news, I learned it takes 3 and a half hours to walk nine miles.
Nathan Tom
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Nathan Tom  17/M/Southern California
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