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cloud Apr 2016
i am not graceful
or light on my feet
i am me
i am not modest
not one bit discreet
i am me
i cry too much
i lose lots of sleep
yet, i refuse to swallow defeat
my heart is heavy
way too heavy to be lifted
ive lost many pieces
the miracle is that im living
i am not curvy enough
i am not beauty
i am me
i lend my all
and watch them leave
i am me
Frank lewis Apr 2016
Writing is hard, expression gets lost. I'll do my best to share my thoughts.

A closed book i am, a neat and tidy cover. Intriguing to most, all looking to discover.

Pick me up and peek inside, you see what you need, without any lies.

Some see a shiny cover, turn quickly away, thinking it's not possible... Their is no way.

Inviting to all to share what i have, each person decides weather they take a stab.

Most not able, to get to page one, quickly deciding 'meh im done'.

Some can turn pages, even see a few jokes. Most are not able, to see what matters most.

Looking inside, many faced with blank pages, what some people write is often outrageous.

A very small number, we'll say... a select few. See past the graffiti, but still can't see whats true.

Rarely and painful, real connection walks by. They could see the real me, if only they try.

More often, but also quite rare. Blank pages are seen. Left with an empty stare, wondering 'what does it mean?'.

Some write a chapter, some maybe three. Writing in what they think, should make me happy.

Some things written, great gifts they be. I even would say, i enjoy them greatly.

Seeing only blank pages, not stopping to think. Soon the day comes, they run out of ink.

Ink tank empty, all fun is gone. My blank pages begin to fall, one by one.

Return they may, startled to see. No blank pages are left. Only grafiti.

How many? Not sure, perhaps only one. As i see it, likely there's none.

Referring of course, to any someone; able to read my real person.

Beautiful writing, without graffiti. Pages filled with my amazing story.

Page by page I'm filled. No explanation needed, able to perceive.

Honest and real a connection so strong. Together we feel, any possible wrong.

Words are lost, no meaning to us. We bounce off each other's pure trust.

Keeping up with ease, no need to look back. Unconditionally accepting, bound by this track.

Incredible stories, written synchronously. Only hoping this done, pure and honestly.

Emotions can't hide, or be fabricated. I feel as you feel, so who are you trying to kid.

Finding yourself opening me, no blank pages left, and nothing to read? Our story has ended, I long to be freed.

Sad this can be, even lonely at first. Smile knowing you wrote that final verse.

An amazing book from cover to cover. Trapped, now waiting, for the next to discover.

What is to come is all up to you. Careful at best, you're able to thumb through. Left with a book, not able to read.

Never actually able, to see pure and be true. Decide what you will, chose what you'll do.

Now turning away at my every sight. Why do you continue this fight?

A magnificent book, now trapped on your shelf. Soon even I will lose sight of myself.

You open my book, you chose what to see. Great chapters were written, now I need to be free.

-FJLJ
Jellyfish Oct 2015
She stares at her keyboard
wondering what to write next
she has so many things that
need to be said;

I'm tired of hating myself
and aways searching for
people that will accept me
for everything that I am,

I love myself now and I'm glad.


That's all.
Storm Raven Aug 2015
Oh little child.
Don't judge.
Show some respect.
For an old man who thought the war.
Fought for our freedom.
For someone who is openly gay.
Someone who does nothing but love.
Show some respect.
Don't judge.
Just because someone is not like you.
Show some respect.
Oh little child.
Help making this world a better place.
Nicholas Fogle Jun 2015
Grasping.
Full but empty.
Full but Empty.
Full but Empty.

No matter what is said.
Written or cover.

It is full but empty.

That space, place, location.

Is full but

Empty.
Emptiness
~Christi Michaels~ February 2015~
~ω~⊙~ω~

suspended here
land in-between
chasm of otherworld
lays within
dreams that ride on
Spirit's back
bring stength through years
moments past
no fear of yarns of old that linger
within my heart~deep and tender
beats to breeze
moves tassled grass

rivers cascade
cleansing fresh within 
my flesh my soul
gifts bestowed upon my Being
accepting all I'm given to know

~ω~ω~⊙~ω~ω~

Copyright © 2015 Christi Michaels.
All Rights Reserved.
accepting all I'm given to know
CommonStory Jan 2015
We all need feedback

I simply

Want to think deep

While my mind is empty

Sitting in all my wrong doings

And the people who've

Done me worse

Loved me better

And made it happen, somehow

You're visually perfect, but I'm looking for the mental image

To personally mix

To try and find the balance

What changes is the dialogue

The common misconception is that we all learn the lesson when we can only think of the future outcome that presently effect the us when will turn into the past

I am the object
Of my own demise
Surprise
I wish you wouldn't of heard me say it

I shut down and close you out
And I didn't know how stupid it was until now
But I won't go back
I don't regret a simple single thing

It's been awhile
Since I've sat and thought it over
My dreams aren't so sober
And the venom is still in the center left
Of my heart so I didn't die
In this weakened state I tend to stay awake

Unfortunately I took your love for granted
You, also used me to become stable so you wouldn't be alone
So we are our own enemies in each other
We can mix like oil and water

In the most delicate of moments
And the decadent situation

This is my last chance to reach through the wall without using my limbs
Before I'm slain by my own promises
And smack against the ground of reality

Don't lie the hard part isn't the first step
It's having to take the first step and the fear that comes after it

I don't think

I'm ready
© copyright Matthew Marquis Xavier Donald 2015
SNM Jan 2015
Sometimes you have to accept
That people will change
And promises will be broken
But the sun will still rise
And the birds will still sing
Life will go on
And you will be alright
*Eventually
Sorry doesn't fix everything. Sometimes moving on is the best option
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