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Calm MAG

January 5, 2020
By Anonymous

As I lie here, drifting off

I’m not hurt, nor am I sad

But I lie here, apathetic, numb to it all

You sucked the blood out of my heart
like a vacuum

Quick and effortlessly

You took it from me, my innocence

And left me here questioning any ounce
of sanity I have left

I look at myself across the room in the mirror to the right of the window 

Who am I. Who is he. What do I do.

I’m drawing blanks, frustration taking over

I’m biting my nails, clenching my jaw

I’m so angry

I’m going to scream

I’m trapped

In this prison they call a bedroom

I’m out of air, I’m going to scream

The thoughts, the feelings all coming at once

My head is going to blow, I can’t breathe

Calm

My phone buzzes, I glance, your name flashes across the screen

Instant relief, like the way the air escapes
a tied up balloon 

But why, what is so special about you? 

That smile? The way you giggle when you say something funny? All the brain behind that pretty face?

Maybe it’s simpler then that, maybe it’s not meant to be complex

Maybe, maybe it’s you.


The author's comments:

late night thoughts


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on Oct. 12 2020 at 10:16 am
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
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Favorite Quote:
"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)

"Upon his bench the pieces lay
As if an artwork on display
Of gears and hands
And wire-thin bands
That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

that reminds me of some of my stranger poetry, tho I don't write much poetry. whats it got to do with cats?

on Feb. 12 2020 at 6:32 pm
germanshepherd323 SILVER, Yorba Linda, California
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This poem is both well written and relatable.

Nika said...
on Jan. 16 2020 at 8:06 pm
Nika, Newton, Massachusetts
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Beautiful language.

on Jan. 16 2020 at 12:18 pm
Panic_at_the_disco BRONZE, Houston, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Dream's are powerful things. Know another's dream, know their heart
-book with a rabbit?IDK

I love your poem.It's really good keep up the great work