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Ode of Humanity MAG

December 3, 2015
By L.J.Barnes. GOLD, Powhatan, Virginia
L.J.Barnes. GOLD, Powhatan, Virginia
15 articles 0 photos 53 comments

Favorite Quote:
Avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat earwax and look on the bright side of life!
~Angela the Herbalist


Eyes glare piercing stares
They look without seeing
Judge without knowing
I hate to admit it
But I am one of them too.

The vices on TV
The murderous glint of the eyes
Wanting only blood and revenge
The clenched fists hidden behind backs
With a smile
Are things that I see
Reflected back at me
When I look into the mirror.

I guess we’re all broken
When we glance at our reflections
Like a broken dish on a dirty floor

And we’re all hoping
Waiting at bus stops
In the bitter cold
Hoping there is something
Better than this.



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on Apr. 14 2016 at 2:28 pm
L.J.Barnes. GOLD, Powhatan, Virginia
15 articles 0 photos 53 comments

Favorite Quote:
Avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat earwax and look on the bright side of life!
~Angela the Herbalist

Thank you!

on Apr. 8 2016 at 3:38 pm
ArtsyAuthor PLATINUM, Oakland, New Jersey
21 articles 1 photo 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
"At first you don't succeed, try, try again."

You go, girl! Keep this up!