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Used To Be
July 27, 2009
Empty shells that at a time were eyes
I am concealed behind a complex, fabricated disguise
Skin that’s ashen and dry as sand
All signs of possible awareness have been shut out and banned
Running my gaunt fingers across the dusty recesses of my mind
Reminisces have left me hollow, frozen, and emotionally blind
Anguish
Burning
Frustration
Yearning for some kind of
Personal identification
Broken, but are the shattered pieces still hidden somewhere deep inside?
I suppose I shall be the one who has to eventually decide
Yet for now, you are granted the old of the ancient key
To the girl who once used to be me
© Jaleh A., West Jordan, UT
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This article has 5 comments.
unearthlyhaphazard GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2009 at 7:53 pm
Thank you so much, dreamer_believer! I'll definitely check out some of your work, as well.
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Aug. 16 2009 at 5:55 pm
wow! it's so sad, and i can relate to everything. the flow is great. it has great description. its a very original, true and creative poem. one of the best :) 5 stars! check out some of my work and comment, i love the feedback. and keep writing!! :)
unearthlyhaphazard GOLD said...
on Aug. 10 2009 at 6:32 pm
Thanks, PK4evr and Zero_Kiryu! Identity crisis . . . that's a great description.
