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my room is too small to drink myself numb in, my heart too sober to fall drunk in love my cup stays filled with depression, my dreams poured as a chaser my love stick isn't what I lean on my way through love's wild forest — my lips are blue from my last good kiss my tongue doesn't slice the subtle lie of “i love you,” my skin hasn't felt weird letting someone in; my inner freak is quiet and reserved now my veins won’t skip a heartbeat, _untouched_ my phone doesn’t kiss my eyes liking her pics my reason to fall in love has fallen away from me, but I still kept the receipts
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Dec 21, 2025
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM UTC
Love Receipts
Hey ;) I’m bored. You up to talk? I know it’s been a while, But I think we can give each other a reason to smile. I can’t differentiate the days of this month, can you? Life keeps spinning on... Like a tire that has escaped its automobile. As it rolls down forgotten hills and prairie sides Which lie far beyond society’s walls It hits me. If we are going to fall down, why don’t we do it together? So, send me a “hey” back. Let’s rekindle our camaraderie! That way, we can attack The future side by side.
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Apr 13, 2020
Apr 13, 2020 at 12:47 AM UTC
Rekindling
I am more than just another pretty face isn’t it ironic that people only pay attention to you when you’re all dolled up makeup Whether that involves foundation , powder or lipstick Feeling like a stranger to myself when I’m all dolled up I feel more like myself when I’m bare faced No makeup on Although I love wearing makeup don’t get me wrong But sometimes I wish people would pay attention to someone’s written work The poetry that one creates and is able to express herself through her words verses on physical appearance I understand why poets are anonymous it’s not to increase the chances of people begging for a face reveal It’s to be able to write one’s inner thoughts and feelings without judgement in addition to added privacy
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Jul 1, 2018
Jul 1, 2018 at 1:04 AM UTC
Stranger To Myself
9:37PM 2/13/18 13 I think it's my unlucky number. A number that has only brought me pain, sadness and anger Before you write this off as everyone has unlucky numbers What's so different about your case that your trying to present Let me explain. You see I've noticed a pattern throughout the months. it seems that every time the number 13 rolls around. No matter what the starting number is date wise Irrelevant is the first number. But if it ends with 13 Oh no rolls off my tongue so naturally Because the first time 13 rolled around It was lucky for a while. But then just like milk when it sours It ran it's course. The pain I was left with hurt me was deeper than I could write about. The second time I thought oh it's a coincidence I was utterly hopelessly wrong. It seemed like the number 13 was like a wasp stinging Never stopping until the pain was a numbing type of pain. One you'd want to escape from I'm skipping a few 3 and 4ths just to say. It completely slipped my mind. On why I have my reasons that I hate 13 date wise No matter the time Or the year It's like a reminder that you don't wanna face. But this time has got me afraid and scared That the number 13 will prevail I'll end up hurting way worse than what happened before The way the cards are playing out makes my anxiety go way past the roof or the stars Because this is how I got hurt the last time around I was an experiment. It hurt to know I was used. But I managed to suppress it Then later on realized my worth and walked away Now fast forward a couple of months. And it seems that oh familiar fear has returned. It never truly left but was suppressed. The fear is simply being left and lead on. disregarding my feelings The reason why I hate 13 is simple bad memories mixed in with hurting
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Mar 5, 2018
Mar 5, 2018 at 6:29 PM UTC
Unlucky Number 13
9:37PM 2/13/18 13 I think it's my unlucky number. A number that has only brought me pain, sadness and anger Before you write this off as everyone has unlucky numbers What's so different about your case that your trying to present Let me explain. You see I've noticed a pattern throughout the months. it seems that every time the number 13 rolls around. No matter what the starting number is date wise Irrelevant is the first number. But if it ends with 13 Oh no rolls off my tongue so naturally Because the first time 13 rolled around It was lucky for a while. But then just like milk when it sours It ran it's course. The pain I was left with hurt me was deeper than I could write about. The second time I thought oh it's a coincidence I was utterly hopelessly wrong. It seemed like the number 13 was like a wasp stinging Never stopping until the pain was a numbing type of pain. One you'd want to escape from I'm skipping a few 3 and 4ths just to say. It completely slipped my mind. On why I have my reasons that I hate 13 date wise No matter the time Or the year It's like a reminder that you don't wanna face. But this time has got me afraid and scared That the number 13 will prevail I'll end up hurting way worse than what happened before The way the cards are playing out makes my anxiety go way past the roof or the stars Because this is how I got hurt the last time around I was an experiment. It hurt to know I was used. But I managed to suppress it Then later on realized my worth and walked away Now fast forward a couple of months. And it seems that oh familiar fear has returned. It never truly left but was suppressed. The fear is simply being left and lead on. disregarding my feelings The reason why I hate 13 is simple bad memories mixed in with hurting
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dew drops in the spring   the sun is shining I'm running towards my mom even though the time has come for me to say goodbye for graduation I try to focus on the day that is graduation But everything is a blur I zone out until my name is called I walk across the field feeling proud, accomplished But I can't help but cry as I try and not trip on my small gown I spot you in the crowd All I can think of at that moment is the memories that we've created and the way we're all huddled up I cry one because I'm leaving the group behind making my way in this word adulting still a newbie at heart learning through trial and error But know this no matter where I go in life I'll always treasure you and the memories that we made my senior year
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Mar 1, 2018
Mar 1, 2018 at 8:12 PM UTC
Graduation
I took a trip to New York today... I guess it was pretty okay. I explored the met, my shoes got wet, and I left with nothing to say. But it wasn't much different from home... I prepare for a day with everything set, I wander through life, no sweat. things happen that make me mad, even my own thoughts make me sad, Did I mention my shoes got wet?
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Apr 6, 2017
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:41 PM UTC
4 Hour Bus Ride
Over time I've realized I'm the type of person who can draw anyone in Mysterious, yet comforting to be around An altruistic listener, an effective conversationalist, a trusted confidant Modest as I may be, I do understand where I stand with most people I'm the person you call when you're having a bad day, or need a ride, or even to bask in the glory of your successes; a promotion at work, a new fling I'm that person The person to go to with your something; your need, or your news Intriguing from afar Many want to delve into the depths Uncover the story within Until they realize that there's more There's always more Like a black hole pulling you in Only to find that it's expanse goes on indefinitely After a while my quips, my quirks become exhausting To others No one can fathom traveling the distance So they don't They turn back I willingly release them of my gravitational pull Then we both float on In opposing directions It's funny how one can be too much Yet somehow, never enough
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Mar 12, 2017
Mar 12, 2017 at 9:46 PM UTC
Infinite
Violet to your ears I slowly watch my heart pierce itself to your skin engraved into your passions each word, each action, each thought within every hand motion, every verb. Your daily stance I've seen myself inside of your hands & I felt so home So comfortable. The though of me never being alone was merely touchable it made my temple sing the blues a saxophone blowing in you Ricocheting my melody It's violet to my ears rose water his love fell on me now his garden is all I want to hear
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May 7, 2016
May 7, 2016 at 10:27 PM UTC
V.T.Y.E
Thoughts thoughts thoughts Racing through my mind When all I want to do Is lay here && unwind But these thoughts thoughts thoughts Around the corner they're always looming How could I ever be at peace When they are all consuming Thoughts thoughts thoughts Still running through my head I just want them to quiet down Ah well, maybe when I'm dead
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Apr 14, 2016
Apr 14, 2016 at 9:29 PM UTC
Overthinking
This is a laying down of arms. As I lift my limbs in surrender, I pray that I would cease with self-harm. That these tendencies and patterns, that have become so deep rooted would be eviscerated and scattered, I know this is the Lord's doing... to renew my mind To give me a new heart. To make the most of my time. I feel a leaf turning gently, I feel an embracing of the tides. I want nothing without you. I can even welcome pain. You are my life, Jesus. Without you, nothing is gain.
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Nov 29, 2015
Nov 29, 2015 at 2:15 AM UTC
You Are On Your Way
I don't know why I get so down and I don't know why I keep getting trapped I don't know why I can't stay up and I don't know why I can't stop thinking of raising a cup or a glass of something strong enough to influence me something to get me high or just enough to quit the suppressing choking me back with these thoughts I can't get rid of it doesn't take much these days to get me down, down, down lately all I know is my head just spins a- round, round, round nothing much to focus on to keep me from drowning I don't know what I'm doing but clearly I'm frowning
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Jul 20, 2015
Jul 20, 2015 at 11:22 PM UTC
down
when I'm broken I like hiding in the dark shadows but then again so do you
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Apr 30, 2015
Apr 30, 2015 at 1:10 PM UTC
chiaroscuro
I've become so numb to it all to everyone and everything around me. The fear of walking over a buzzing city street, has been replaced by pure thrill. Life knocks you, runs you over, catches you unexpectantly. My biggest fear of hights. Falling from miles above, seems so dull to the numbness in me. Grey clouds, thunder, scattered raindrops, resembles all I have to offer. Far beyond my mourning period and deep inside this hole. The loud bangs, the thoughts deafening. Grey clouds, thunder, scattered drops, resembles what i have to offer. Nothing but numb... That's all i am.
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Nov 10, 2014
Nov 10, 2014 at 6:37 PM UTC
Nothing but numb.
The screams now shout louder than ever in the silence of my unspoken words, but just like me, they go unnoticed.
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Nov 3, 2014
Nov 3, 2014 at 3:07 PM UTC
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