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November 15, 2008
By Anonymous

A low buzz
the buildings at work
a soft beat
as the clock ticks away
I shouldn’t be here
yet I’m forced to stay
like cattle they herd us in
prisoners of few mistakes
we sit in silence
wait ’til day breaks
one gets caught
he disappears
with a lady in sharpened heels
people pass by
but we go unseen
hidden in shadows that mourn
but in this place
so toweringly large
their yells are like whispers
thrown empty to space
outside they’re dancing
outside they sing
they don’t hear the silence echo
and the emptiness ring
they begin to read
voices in unison
like a chant
turned evil by spell
magic is murder
and deceit is dear
maybe this will go over well
but if by chance I fade so far
nobody would know
there’d be no one to tell
let them know it’s Heaven I found
and refused my entry to Hell

© Anonymous

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I know how you feel. This is jaw-dropping. Excellent. Simply excellent.
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I really like this poem. You have a strong voice, message and provide excellent imagery. This is fantastic!
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This is an outstanding peace of work. By reading this, I would assume that you are a deep thinker. There is much thought in this, and it leaves me astounded. Also, the title is great!
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This was a beautiful poem. I couldn't quite catch the meaning, but otherwise, it was great. There was a tsunami of emotion behind the perfectly chosen words. 8) Overall, I loved it! Keep on writing, I want to hear more from you8)
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This is very dark and mysterious. I really love the way the words flow but I couldn't quite catch at the meaning. I love it!

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i love how u rhymed only some lines. i don fully understand what your talking about, but i think it's good