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Impede, Recede, and Concede MAG
December 26, 2008
My heart does not beat for you anymore.
It powers down, ensuring no emotion.
I dare not surrender to your poison potion,
But flee from wounds which time could not restore.
What a pedestal that has been set,
An unyielding power coarse hands caress,
Fear lurks beyond confidence, I confess.
My own faults shall remain my own regrets.
I bestowed you with height, attesting me weak,
Recoiling behind acts of defiance,
Gives notion your battle will not succeed.
I accept our relations, we need not speak,
My heart need not beat, nor inquire alliance,
Tonight I impede, recede, and concede.
© Nina G., Nashville, TN
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Grasshopper007 GOLD said...
on Apr. 25 2010 at 11:12 am
Despite the rhyming, I thought it was good! It's difficult to write a really good piece of work with rhyming involved- you're right, sometimes things, like people are better off flawed! Congrats!
MangoMoonlight BRONZE said...
on Feb. 7 2010 at 7:25 pm
This is a really good sonnet. I have read so many on this website that are not correct sonnets, and I am refreshed to see a proper one! Thank you for showing the Teen Ink world what a real sonnet is. Bravo
Ashleykimiko BRONZE said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 1:32 pm
great use of words! raw emotion behind the poem! you have a very strong voice!
deodatta baral said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 10:33 am
hi what's up
RitaChristine BRONZE said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 5:56 pm
What a rich piece of work! Wonderful! I love your use of language, and imagery, rhyme, near rhyme, alliteration, rhythm... the list goes on! I admire when a writer can fit so much into one small poem. I great example for the rest of us of excellent poetry. Lovely.
ariwrites94 GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 7:54 am
Wonderful job!!!! you are a talented writer and keep up the good work! if u have time please check out my poem called "Sensitive Am I" and rate and leave a comment. Thanks and keep writing!
MariaMarie DIAMOND said...
on May. 16 2009 at 2:44 am
I love it- the wording, the rhyme scheme.
val@yahho.com BRONZE said...
on May. 11 2009 at 11:52 pm
thats good ignore your teacher its fine they will get over it
MisunderstoodBeauty BRONZE said...
on May. 11 2009 at 10:59 pm
really good
christon said...
on May. 11 2009 at 6:34 pm
this poem is really good u should keep em commin
Pamela Pozos BRONZE said...
on Apr. 18 2009 at 5:46 am
Just letting you know i read your poem, and hope i can write in past tense about love as well. i rate it a 5 =]
cullen|lover said...
on Apr. 14 2009 at 3:58 am
great poem
francheeze88 SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2009 at 3:01 am
YOU TELL HIM! This is amazing :) Check out my poem called Thief, its similar.
mmodeusher GOLD said...
on Mar. 16 2009 at 5:34 pm
I think its fine the way it is...The BEST poets create their own rhyme scheme, Ya Digg!!!
lexikeys247 SILVER said...
on Mar. 15 2009 at 5:10 am
i love it! im gonna sound like such an over analyzer or something but i loved you alliteration!
whatwehavelost said...
on Mar. 14 2009 at 8:16 pm
its insane how many people relate to that.i personally understand the part about not speaking and not wanting the emotions anymore.everyones wants to know that they are not the only ones that feel that. so thanks for being brave.and there is no such thing as a flaw evveryone and everything is PERFECT!
