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Jumping off a Building (in a small town)

April 13, 2014
By MarieEsther PLATINUM, Miami, Florida
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You take the elevator
Twenty-one stories high
And you
Are not
Alone

It is quiet here
Up on the roof
And you
Are not
Alone

The construction men
Never finish building
And you
Are not
Alone

You look down and
See a stray cat
And you
Are not
Alone

Children are singing
In the church choir
And you
Are not
Alone

How many memories?
You take a step

And you
Are





Alone

© Eric H., Lafayette, IN

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beAWESOMEstayAWESOME BRONZE said...
on Sep. 14 2014 at 2:30 pm
beAWESOMEstayAWESOME BRONZE, New York City, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Work hard in silence and let your accomplishments make the noise."

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i love it! you should seriously continue writing and never stop for as long as you live.
SarcasticFood said...
on May. 15 2014 at 11:05 am
This is so good! Seriously, way too much feels! Never ever stop writing c: 
Akhsari BRONZE said...
on Apr. 21 2014 at 8:57 pm
Akhsari BRONZE, Ventnor City, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.<br /> - May Sarton

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This is truely a beautiful piece! I. LOVE. IT.
AliPearl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 21 2014 at 8:22 pm
AliPearl PLATINUM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I believed that I wanted to be a poet, but deep down I just wanted to be a poem.&quot; - Jaime Gil de Bieda

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wow, you are an incredible writer. don't stop!!!!!
XtinaLisa06 said...
on Apr. 21 2014 at 12:42 pm
  I love this! I am very against suicide and it's sad to know people can take their own life. This poem shows that there is always someone there for you. I would recommend this poem to anyone that need it.