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autumn eyes

I am in pieces

scattered across the carpet

shoved beneath the bed

out of sight in drawers

when everyone and everything seems at the peak

I am looking up to the mountain

wishing I had brought my boots

every window is an opening,

and I find myself wishing to escape

and I find myself holding only so many hours in my hand

trying desperately to not allow myself

to just allow myself

to just let

to just

no time

 

painting my face the colors of fall

a pair of autumn eyes.

however, my intentions are good

doesn't that count for anything anymore?

a nod, a smile, a wonderful combination of the two

the best way to lie is to change the truth

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Written by
rachel-strowbridge
American
Published
Nov 1, 2010
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