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Almost
August 14, 2011
It was a goodbye note or a thank-you letter;
maybe even an apology card.
I wrapped myself in words
to keep warm while you were gone.
Shake me into stars, I don’t shine.
Darling, you were the first to ever illuminate the nights.
I couldn’t do it,
your voice was at the end of each barrel.
“I love you” in the simplest terms.
I wasted my 11:11s on your get-well-soons,
because I tasted my own misery without you.
Refreshing and dial-up.
I’ll remember you for the self-infliction that didn’t phase.
Farewell and thank you,
I’m sorry I didn’t make it
© Kim B., Marblehead, MA
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BetweenWorks SILVER said...
on Aug. 26 2011 at 8:34 pm
oh and I like your discription about yourself.
BetweenWorks SILVER said...
on Aug. 26 2011 at 8:33 pm
Good job. This a pretty unique poem. Keep writing
thetruthawaits94 SILVER said...
on Aug. 25 2011 at 4:58 pm
This is a great poem! I love the 11:11s line. That part really stood out to me because it was so unique. don't be worrie about asking for feedback- i have found that that is really the only way that you can really be able to get your work noticed! And this poem should get noticed becasue it is wonderful! :)
AlaskaFrost GOLD said...
on Aug. 25 2011 at 1:48 pm
This is a really good poem! Post more poems!!
HannSawyer15 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 25 2011 at 11:12 am
This was really good :) Btw! I found this on twitter! :)
PaigeStreet PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 23 2011 at 11:39 pm
yeah, seriously. I wanna see more. This is good.
RandomInspiration GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2011 at 7:20 pm
Wow...i really like it. Post more please :)
XxMidnightKissxX SILVER said...
on Aug. 20 2011 at 5:59 pm
This is really good!!!
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