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November 12, 2012
By Wolfshadow SILVER, Park City, Utah
Wolfshadow SILVER, Park City, Utah
9 articles 0 photos 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Some say time is an illusion, others, time is of the essence but time is something we stand by, are comforted by, killed by, and helped by, therefore time is all in our heads, but who says something in our heads,  can't be real?" ~Wolfshadow


Writhing,
not a physical type,
but an emotional one,
like a landslide that wipes your emotional slate clean,
and it's time to change.
But how can I change?
The tide turned long ago, tossing me to where I am now,
the ocean is fierce and gentle.
I see a destination before me, but it
comes with sacrifice,

It's not a physical destination,
but an emotional one,
it's not like grades where you know what you're doing right,
and what you're doing wrong,
there's no A,
no B,
no C,
no D,
and no F,
just instinct.

What if your instincts are wrong?
it's not like movies where your instincts
ultimately guide you to the happy ending,
where there's only happiness and joy,
there's no ending that you can find out
when you get too anxious,
there're no convenient events,
and there are no hints that magically tell
you all you need to know.
You're forced to rely on your instincts.
So what does happen when your instincts are wrong?

Are you then on, forever false?
Or is that just reality,
with instincts that are wrong and right,
and there's no way to ever know?

But in the end,
it's not physical,
it's emotional,
and it's your instincts that drive you onward.


The author's comments:
I was just thinking about a change in my life that's coming up when this came in to my head.

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whiterose GOLD said...
on Dec. 9 2012 at 8:37 pm
whiterose GOLD, Independence, Missouri
14 articles 0 photos 34 comments

Favorite Quote:
The future lies before you, like a field of fallen snow; be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.

This is amazing. Anna is right, you definitely deserve this. The poem just flows. Good job! :)

on Dec. 2 2012 at 11:47 pm
Wolfshadow SILVER, Park City, Utah
9 articles 0 photos 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Some say time is an illusion, others, time is of the essence but time is something we stand by, are comforted by, killed by, and helped by, therefore time is all in our heads, but who says something in our heads,  can't be real?" ~Wolfshadow

Thanks so much!

on Dec. 1 2012 at 1:02 am
AnnaRead SILVER, Park City, Utah
8 articles 0 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers

Editor's Choice! Nice job! This totally deserved it!