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Ponder Woman

I want to run.

Be free.

Be the little girl they see in me,

but plot-twist happen frequently,

opening your eyes to things you didn't see.

Burning the cheerful into your mind.

If only I didn't once leave that behind.

If I could return to those naive, fun days.

But fun was out and sad was in,

so I figured "well okay."

I dived right in,

singeing my skin,

turning me to the pit.

I was told,

"don't follow your instincts",

so I guess this is what I get.

Now I sit alone,

a pitiful lump of coal,

as a dog without bone,

or soccer ball with no goal.

I'm heading to "God knows where"

on a train called "Oopsy Days,"

and when I arrive,

they will all be amazed.

For I am the writer

who will give them a story,

for I am a lighter,

and my flame gives me glory.

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deanna
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Apr 13, 2014
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