#foronce - Hello Poetry

They say that sometimes, silence says more than words ever could. Which is good. Because right now, I can't think of any words that could comfort you. I can't think of any words you haven't heard a million times before. So, for once, I'll let Silence take the floor and hold you in my arms and my heart forevermore.

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Aug 22, 2021

Aug 22, 2021 at 9:11 PM UTC

zackripley

Silence

They say that sometimes, silence says more than words ever could. Which is good. Because right now, I can't think of any words that could comfort you. I can't think of any words you haven't heard a million times before. So, for once, I'll let Silence take the floor and hold you in my arms and my heart forevermore.

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For once hold my hand again. Don't let me turn Back again. Sometimes you will feel my attitude little high.. But please do not cut my wings I want to fly. I jaded to bloom So let me feel my living a boon!!

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Dec 26, 2017

Dec 26, 2017 at 11:35 PM UTC

YUKTI

For once

For once hold my hand again. Don't let me turn Back again. Sometimes you will feel my attitude little high.. But please do not cut my wings I want to fly. I jaded to bloom So let me feel my living a boon!!

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*I'm going out for a bit No, just up the hill I won't be long Don't worry I know it's dark out, but I'll be okay I can see the house from there* Of course what I mean is **I need a break from my family No, I'm just going somewhere quiet and dark I'll take as long as I need Leave me alone Yeah, of course it's dark, that's why I like it. Just shut up and let me be I'm not even far away, you're overreacting!** Six missed calls, but I have my earbuds in and my music blasting The same song on repeat I came to write poetry, maybe some song lyrics This is the pen I stole from the library I scribble with it but the stupid thing won't write It's freaking Broken Now I know how He felt He stole my freaking heart just to find out that it was already Broken I hate being Broken All I wanted was to come here and write But I get lost in the tune I finish drinking my sugarless chai tea that I brought with me Every time I tip my head back to take a sip, I see the stars better Forget writing, for just half an hour Forget life Forget school, and work, and deadlines and everything Just forget it all Let it go Look at the beautiful stars Pulling up my knee high boots I get over my paranoia of being watched, or stalked Nobody is hiding behind the tree or in the shadows, waiting to pounce No one is going to attack me while I'm sitting on this bench in the darkness in the late evening I'll be fine I watch the winter frost along the tips of the grass sparkle and shimmer The stars are so magnificent I put the same song on repeat A song that doesn't tell a clear story, but I can relate to any situation I've listened to it since elementary school And here I am years and years later It is still saving me from myself I am feeling broken and hollow I hate myself, I hate life, I hate hating my face, I hate feeling so worthless But forget that for a minute I stop checking the time and I ignore the strange looks I get from the residents in the windows of the houses surrounding this little park area watching me and wondering why I'm out here so late all alone I'm ugly, I'm cold, I'm stupid, I'm a waste of space I don't deserve life I don't deserve to talk to anyone I don't deserve to annoy anyone with my existence I don't deserve respect, or love, or loyalty or happiness I think this daily. I feel bad about freaking cars having to go to the trouble of stopping for me even when I have right of way at a crosswalk But I have on my black comfy leggings My black tank top, My black slouchy cardigan My black knit tuque My lips are still slightly stained a faded red from this morning My eyes are heavily outlined in black The black is comfy for me It makes me feel safer I blend in with the night I feel happier when I put all the black I have inside, on the outside instead It's always better to externalize the darkness Somehow, even though it looks pretty depressing, it helps I stand up and begin pacing I turn up the music and inhale, deeply The winter air bites at my lungs, stinging my skin with its bitter icy fingertips I let the cold seep into my breathing To freeze all that burning self-loathing I force a smile on my face Somehow, in this dim starlight I can see Peace so much better than in the sunlight I breathe so deeply in until I can't intake anymore air My lungs are at their limit The smile I'm forcing stops being forced as the winter air and the music's melody washes away all those horrible Broken feelings A strange feeling overtakes me as I wander around, pacing in spirals with my head tipped upwards, my eyes dancing along the constellations and the shining moon Maybe the moon isn't whole tonight, but it still shines bright Maybe I'm not whole, but that doesn't mean I can't shine bright My phone is ringing, but forget that. I can't stop smiling, I'm walking around in curvy lines my eyes staring up in wonder, my arms slightly spread I'm happy Oh my gosh, I'm happy I almost laugh, I can't believe the burden is lifted. The car pulls up, and I realize I've been gone longer than I meant They've been searching for me. They're angry, but I'm inexplicably happy I smile and nod, then saunter home, my music still playing The Happy feeling doesn't linger too long, but even when it fades out, For the rest of the night I'm left in a neutral state Not my neutral state, which is just sadness, But a happy person's neutral state Truly not unhappy Peace. That's all I wanted. And I got it, tonight.

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Jan 29, 2015

Jan 29, 2015 at 1:30 AM UTC

ember-evanescent

Breaking Through My Brokenness

*I'm going out for a bit No, just up the hill I won't be long Don't worry I know it's dark out, but I'll be okay I can see the house from there* Of course what I mean is **I need a break from my family No, I'm just going somewhere quiet and dark I'll take as long as I need Leave me alone Yeah, of course it's dark, that's why I like it. Just shut up and let me be I'm not even far away, you're overreacting!** Six missed calls, but I have my earbuds in and my music blasting The same song on repeat I came to write poetry, maybe some song lyrics This is the pen I stole from the library I scribble with it but the stupid thing won't write It's freaking Broken Now I know how He felt He stole my freaking heart just to find out that it was already Broken I hate being Broken All I wanted was to come here and write But I get lost in the tune I finish drinking my sugarless chai tea that I brought with me Every time I tip my head back to take a sip, I see the stars better Forget writing, for just half an hour Forget life Forget school, and work, and deadlines and everything Just forget it all Let it go Look at the beautiful stars Pulling up my knee high boots I get over my paranoia of being watched, or stalked Nobody is hiding behind the tree or in the shadows, waiting to pounce No one is going to attack me while I'm sitting on this bench in the darkness in the late evening I'll be fine I watch the winter frost along the tips of the grass sparkle and shimmer The stars are so magnificent I put the same song on repeat A song that doesn't tell a clear story, but I can relate to any situation I've listened to it since elementary school And here I am years and years later It is still saving me from myself I am feeling broken and hollow I hate myself, I hate life, I hate hating my face, I hate feeling so worthless But forget that for a minute I stop checking the time and I ignore the strange looks I get from the residents in the windows of the houses surrounding this little park area watching me and wondering why I'm out here so late all alone I'm ugly, I'm cold, I'm stupid, I'm a waste of space I don't deserve life I don't deserve to talk to anyone I don't deserve to annoy anyone with my existence I don't deserve respect, or love, or loyalty or happiness I think this daily. I feel bad about freaking cars having to go to the trouble of stopping for me even when I have right of way at a crosswalk But I have on my black comfy leggings My black tank top, My black slouchy cardigan My black knit tuque My lips are still slightly stained a faded red from this morning My eyes are heavily outlined in black The black is comfy for me It makes me feel safer I blend in with the night I feel happier when I put all the black I have inside, on the outside instead It's always better to externalize the darkness Somehow, even though it looks pretty depressing, it helps I stand up and begin pacing I turn up the music and inhale, deeply The winter air bites at my lungs, stinging my skin with its bitter icy fingertips I let the cold seep into my breathing To freeze all that burning self-loathing I force a smile on my face Somehow, in this dim starlight I can see Peace so much better than in the sunlight I breathe so deeply in until I can't intake anymore air My lungs are at their limit The smile I'm forcing stops being forced as the winter air and the music's melody washes away all those horrible Broken feelings A strange feeling overtakes me as I wander around, pacing in spirals with my head tipped upwards, my eyes dancing along the constellations and the shining moon Maybe the moon isn't whole tonight, but it still shines bright Maybe I'm not whole, but that doesn't mean I can't shine bright My phone is ringing, but forget that. I can't stop smiling, I'm walking around in curvy lines my eyes staring up in wonder, my arms slightly spread I'm happy Oh my gosh, I'm happy I almost laugh, I can't believe the burden is lifted. The car pulls up, and I realize I've been gone longer than I meant They've been searching for me. They're angry, but I'm inexplicably happy I smile and nod, then saunter home, my music still playing The Happy feeling doesn't linger too long, but even when it fades out, For the rest of the night I'm left in a neutral state Not my neutral state, which is just sadness, But a happy person's neutral state Truly not unhappy Peace. That's all I wanted. And I got it, tonight.

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