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Encased
December 11, 2010
encased
in glass
easy enough to break
yet holds hostage still
watching, waiting
through other people's lives
how much longer
can this go on
held hostage
in my body
by other lies
by my words
me at my demise
© Alyssa R., Pacific Grove, CA
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Tuesday said...
on Jan. 16 2011 at 11:00 pm
I really like this. It's simple but it hits the right nerve. Keep writing! :)
