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Breathless

June 25, 2011
By -Hotaru- BRONZE, Shorewood, Illinois
-Hotaru- BRONZE, Shorewood, Illinois
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Breathless
Is how I feel
As the air leaves my lungs
And I am left standing there
A dumbfounded look on my face
As I try to understand
What has just happened

Heartless
Is how you appear
As you glance over at me
And you sigh
An annoyed look on you face
As you try to explain
How much you want me to leave

It doesn’t matter
If you speak the words or not
I know what you’re thinking
Because your face is like an open book
And I will always be able to tell
What you mean
When you forget to tell your friends my name
And don’t include me in anything

Alone
Is how I feel
As I watch you walk away
And I am left standing there
A confused expression on my face
As I try to understand what has just happened

Cold
Is how you appear
As you ignore my tears
And you sigh
A hard look on your face
As you try to explain
How much you want me to leave

It doesn’t matter
If I hardly even know you
Because your intent is clear
In the words you write
In the words you speak
And I will always be able to tell
When I am no longer needed here

Breathless
Is how I feel
As the air leaves my lungs
And I am left standing there
Gasping for air
Trying to breathe
An understanding look spreading across my face
As I finally realize
That I am not wanted
And that I will never be needed



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on Feb. 9 2012 at 8:33 pm
hectic.harmony BRONZE, Lemoore, California
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Favorite Quote:
A woman is not written in braille, you do not have to touch her to get to know her. - Unknown

i think that this is one of the most beautiful poems i have come across on this site. it has a heart breaking concept, wonderful imagery and was put together so well. please keep writting, you have a gift. check out some of my work please, i would love some feedback.

on Jul. 8 2011 at 11:18 am
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

Beautiful. Sadly enough, I can really relate to this, especially now. You described everything perfectly, I feel.