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A traitorous mind

July 19, 2013
By Meliz PLATINUM, Handforth, Other
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Meliz PLATINUM, Handforth, Other
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One second you can conquer the world and suddenly you have never felt so low<br /> .<br /> When you&#039;re surrounded by all these people, it can be even lonelier than when you&#039;re by yourself.

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Oh mind, listen
I am inconsolable
As I stand here, withering
And the rocks start to shake

Oh body, straighten
Even if I go, be dignified
Will I now belong to the devil?
Whose is it to determine me - myself?

Oh smile, plastered
The sea is calling me now
Temptation is there, be just
As I start to fall, I cough up mud
And I realize I'm underground.

© Leah L., Coarsegold, CA

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Pargaran SILVER said...
on Nov. 24 2013 at 3:19 pm
Pargaran SILVER, New Glasgow, Other
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&quot;Be who you are, and say what you feel. Because those who mind don&#039;t matter, and those who matter don&#039;t mind.&quot; <br /> -Dr. Seuss

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That was so deep... It's about suicide, correct? Nice twist at the end, I wasn't expecting it at all! Very well written, keep up the good work!