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A Play On A Play On Words MAG
November 13, 2008
When the tides change
I’ll be free
to drown among my people
in the ancient lands of nowhere
nowhere you would go
with a head upon my hat
and feet upon my shoes
it’s time to go inside
to survive
the cold of the air conditioning
in my room it’s harsh living
with the lights turned off
no one makes a sound
except the pitter patter of my soul
across the aluminum roof of my mind
like raindrops in your eye
all you are is a blurred image
thoughts once clear
are now hard to see
I have to retrieve my telescope
just to see you
still leaves me empty inside
’cause I think it’s my fault
that I have no idea
but I don’t know what to think
or where to begin
so I just sit and wait
for the tide to come in.
© Lydia E., Escondido, CA
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GraphicWriter DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 6 2012 at 4:01 pm
This is a true poem of someone strong, a sonnet almost of a strong heart pulling ahead.
RedFeather GOLD said...
on Oct. 6 2012 at 1:44 pm
Awesome poem! It's really deep and well-written. If you have a moment, could you do me the favor of checking out my poem How it Ends and give some critique?
livingdeadgirl1995 SILVER said...
on Sep. 27 2012 at 10:01 am
I can tell you are strong. :)
mongooseman0 said...
on Aug. 1 2012 at 9:48 am
like it! very beautiful and free!
. said...
on Jul. 10 2012 at 6:56 pm
this poem is beautiful, keep writing
andnowIcanspeak GOLD said...
on Jul. 10 2012 at 3:34 pm
amazing
LongLazyDays55 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 10 2012 at 3:45 am
I think this is......AWESOME! It's a very deep and meaningful poem and I loved reading it. I especially liked this part,"with a head apon my hat and feet apon my shoes." :D Keep writing! :)
MayaaMagdy BRONZE said...
on Jun. 18 2012 at 8:03 pm
i love it
Shelbi Franks BRONZE said...
on Jun. 18 2012 at 12:11 pm
This was amazing. The first 4 lines were my absolute favorite.
Bookworm1998 GOLD said...
on Apr. 13 2012 at 7:34 pm
this was such a great poem to read, seeing as poetry isn't what i usually ceom here for - irragardless, it's amazing!
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 13 2012 at 7:01 am
That's an amazing mental picture. It's powerful!
Swims.M.V. GOLD said...
on Mar. 22 2012 at 6:55 pm
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. :D I loved it
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