nikki-i-1 - Hello Poetry

Death is such an empty word; Say it to yourself right now. Death. And the lives it takes; The lives it leaves behind. Sorrow. That's another empty word. We never truly forget. I will miss you. Heaven is a nice word. It brings a degree of comfort.

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Mar 24, 2011

Mar 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM UTC

For E

Death is such an empty word; Say it to yourself right now. Death. And the lives it takes; The lives it leaves behind. Sorrow. That's another empty word. We never truly forget. I will miss you. Heaven is a nice word. It brings a degree of comfort.

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I know that I broke it She said "Why'd you have to choke it?" It was beautiful and strong You were adding more as you went along I know that I killed it She said, "It wasn't he who stilled it" It was so young and new You were asking me what we should do I know that I did this She said, "Here's another thing you will miss" It was raw and frightened You were ready to help me be enlightened I know that I burned you She said, "No one ever turned on you" It was slow and painful You were trying to make it less shameful I know what I did now She said, "But you don't understand how" It's weak, but alive You were brave and you will thrive.

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Mar 7, 2011

Mar 7, 2011 at 12:58 PM UTC

I Killed This, Too

I know that I broke it She said "Why'd you have to choke it?" It was beautiful and strong You were adding more as you went along I know that I killed it She said, "It wasn't he who stilled it" It was so young and new You were asking me what we should do I know that I did this She said, "Here's another thing you will miss" It was raw and frightened You were ready to help me be enlightened I know that I burned you She said, "No one ever turned on you" It was slow and painful You were trying to make it less shameful I know what I did now She said, "But you don't understand how" It's weak, but alive You were brave and you will thrive.

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My cheeks are burning hands freezing, shaking My heart is beating thumping, breaking My mind is racing jerking, crashing My eyes are stinging blurring, flashing My body is tensing straining, failing My arms are reaching grasping, flailing My heart is beating thumping, breaking.

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Feb 2, 2011

Feb 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM UTC

I'm Worried

My cheeks are burning hands freezing, shaking My heart is beating thumping, breaking My mind is racing jerking, crashing My eyes are stinging blurring, flashing My body is tensing straining, failing My arms are reaching grasping, flailing My heart is beating thumping, breaking.

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Clouds are forming layers The sky is turning gray Wind is dancing happily The trees begin to sway Creatures crawl inside Fires stoked up to heat Hatches battened down Prayers said for the wheat The ditches might flood Roofing will be torn apart But Idaho storms are lovely Like a beautiful work of art.

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Dec 5, 2010

Dec 5, 2010 at 3:50 PM UTC

Idaho Storms

Clouds are forming layers The sky is turning gray Wind is dancing happily The trees begin to sway Creatures crawl inside Fires stoked up to heat Hatches battened down Prayers said for the wheat The ditches might flood Roofing will be torn apart But Idaho storms are lovely Like a beautiful work of art.

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You just keep running. Feet crashing against the ground. Lungs expanding, contracting. Why are you so afraid of being found? Your heart just keeps racing. Beating inside your chest. Onces, twice, again and again. Have you been giving it your best? You never stand still. Weary limbs fall to pieces. Hands cold and failing. You're tearing at the creases.

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Nov 18, 2010

Nov 18, 2010 at 6:57 PM UTC

Stand Still

You just keep running. Feet crashing against the ground. Lungs expanding, contracting. Why are you so afraid of being found? Your heart just keeps racing. Beating inside your chest. Onces, twice, again and again. Have you been giving it your best? You never stand still. Weary limbs fall to pieces. Hands cold and failing. You're tearing at the creases.

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I was gonna steal the sun for you And then watch as it lit up your face Its rays warming your entire body Seeping into all of the frigid space I was gonna steal the rain for you And then watch as it made you smile Its power overwhelming your mind Dancing aimlessly mile after mile I was gonna steal the snow for you And then watch as it dusted your hair Its crystals gently kissing your lips Melting slightly and creating a glare I was gonna steal the wind for you And then watch as it helped you to fly Its sudden gusts sending you higher Traveling up and into the open sky I was gonna steal the moon for you And then watch as it sang you to sleep Its soft beams wrapping you tightly Cradling every dream in one big sweep.

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Nov 11, 2010

Nov 11, 2010 at 12:01 PM UTC

For You

I was gonna steal the sun for you And then watch as it lit up your face Its rays warming your entire body Seeping into all of the frigid space I was gonna steal the rain for you And then watch as it made you smile Its power overwhelming your mind Dancing aimlessly mile after mile I was gonna steal the snow for you And then watch as it dusted your hair Its crystals gently kissing your lips Melting slightly and creating a glare I was gonna steal the wind for you And then watch as it helped you to fly Its sudden gusts sending you higher Traveling up and into the open sky I was gonna steal the moon for you And then watch as it sang you to sleep Its soft beams wrapping you tightly Cradling every dream in one big sweep.

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If each of us was named According to how we act What would you be called If your title was exact ? How many Kind's, Cruel's Liars, Lovers, and Takers And could there be too many Compassionate's and Faker's? And what about the Honest The Helpful and the Needy How many Lonely souls Would end up being Greedy? Shy's and Charismatic's Determined's and Apathetic's They'd all be clearly labeled Alongside Broken's and Poetic's And who would you be? Sweet, Nice, Mean or Sad? Would you hide your name Whether it was Good or Bad?

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Nov 2, 2010

Nov 2, 2010 at 3:24 PM UTC

Who Are You?

If each of us was named According to how we act What would you be called If your title was exact ? How many Kind's, Cruel's Liars, Lovers, and Takers And could there be too many Compassionate's and Faker's? And what about the Honest The Helpful and the Needy How many Lonely souls Would end up being Greedy? Shy's and Charismatic's Determined's and Apathetic's They'd all be clearly labeled Alongside Broken's and Poetic's And who would you be? Sweet, Nice, Mean or Sad? Would you hide your name Whether it was Good or Bad?

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I miss you so much. [Insert profanities] My heart beats for you. [Insert flowery words] What am I to be if not with you? [Insert threat] And now the end looks bleak.

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Oct 29, 2010

Oct 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM UTC

Generic

I miss you so much. [Insert profanities] My heart beats for you. [Insert flowery words] What am I to be if not with you? [Insert threat] And now the end looks bleak.

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You can not be handed your freedom In the form of a plastic card with your face Your name printed alongside your age Hair color, weight, and current living place You won't discover complete power On four wheels moving quickly across a road A shiny new paint job, some nice rims Maybe even a truck that can carry a load You shouldn't expect the perfect job Around people who always make your day Quiet office, exciting work, benefits Some vacation, and very generous pay You better be looking forward to life Totally real, with heartbreak, sucky jobs, bills Don't be too surprised when it hits you Just make sure you've sharpened your skills.

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Oct 16, 2010

Oct 16, 2010 at 11:43 AM UTC

Are You Ready?

You can not be handed your freedom In the form of a plastic card with your face Your name printed alongside your age Hair color, weight, and current living place You won't discover complete power On four wheels moving quickly across a road A shiny new paint job, some nice rims Maybe even a truck that can carry a load You shouldn't expect the perfect job Around people who always make your day Quiet office, exciting work, benefits Some vacation, and very generous pay You better be looking forward to life Totally real, with heartbreak, sucky jobs, bills Don't be too surprised when it hits you Just make sure you've sharpened your skills.

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Her heart was a burning fire Fed each day by love and fear Blackened by her intensity Searing any who came near Flames shot out with fury She burned your name away Into the coals of her fiery heart Where your memory will stay The heat grew stronger daily Bending steel keeping it from harm Discoloring, breaking, ruining Setting off her internal alarm She burned out some time ago The beating extinguished by power But she's still smoldering somewhere With far less for her to devour.

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Oct 15, 2010

Oct 15, 2010 at 12:57 PM UTC

Extinguish

Her heart was a burning fire Fed each day by love and fear Blackened by her intensity Searing any who came near Flames shot out with fury She burned your name away Into the coals of her fiery heart Where your memory will stay The heat grew stronger daily Bending steel keeping it from harm Discoloring, breaking, ruining Setting off her internal alarm She burned out some time ago The beating extinguished by power But she's still smoldering somewhere With far less for her to devour.

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