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Afflicted

January 28, 2010
By AquaGem SILVER, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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AquaGem SILVER, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Nobody will ever win the Battle of the Sexes. There&#039;s just too much fraternizing with the enemy. ~Henry Kissinger<br /> <br /> Life it too short to let you matter.

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I want to feel you;
Rub my mind against yours,
And steal your secrets,
While I pretend to let mine leak out.
It’s so dark in here,
But I can feel the hum,
Of someone else hiding too,
Lets feel the sun.
I’m picking you to save,
Soaking up the dangerous thoughts,
Rolling around in darkness,
That creep up on you.
I so want to feel the warmth,
That others allow,
Will it feel like love…
Without the taint of hate?
Reach out to me, please reach,
Because I can get lost,
In the darkness.
Sometimes it’s hard to breath,
Or remember how,
And it’s not even that dark,
Now it’s nothing just nothing.
Do you see gray?
Can your eyes find me?
And the shadows stepping forward,
Crawling in the crevices,
And taking over weakness.
Lets share our minds,
And see if they are indeed the same.
Are we stronger together?

© Kyle T., St. Joseph, MO

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Crazywolfiegirl2 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 25 2021 at 5:22 am
Crazywolfiegirl2 PLATINUM, Kington, Other
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Your writing is amazing!
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 3:19 pm
Lola_Black GOLD, Harrison, Michigan
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So, seeing as some of my writing is up, do you mind reading anything?
CaptainFabulous GOLD said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 10:34 pm
CaptainFabulous GOLD, Gray Summit, Missouri
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this is an incredible poem

truly loved it

you have talent for sure

comment on mine sometime??

Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Jun. 11 2011 at 7:19 pm
Lola_Black GOLD, Harrison, Michigan
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Between this, oppulence, and storm, i'm really starting to feel like a stalker. I love you're writing!! Call me a fan! :3
R5andParamore BRONZE said...
on Jun. 7 2011 at 1:46 pm
R5andParamore BRONZE, Manalapan, New Jersey
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I also agree.
sunshine04 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 8:47 am
sunshine04 BRONZE, Vindhyanagar, Other
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i agree tooo
sunshine04 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 8:46 am
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true the opulence and this both rocked
Jakethesnake BRONZE said...
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Jakethesnake BRONZE, Hernando, Mississippi
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After I read Opulence, I had to read the rest. I almost feel like a stalker, but consider me a regular reader!
SideraCaeli GOLD said...
on Nov. 3 2010 at 9:59 pm
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This was great! My favorite part was "I want to feel you; Rub my mind against yours" It was all great, but that is my favorite line :) Good job!
_Mags_ SILVER said...
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_Mags_ SILVER, Somewhere, North Carolina
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beautiful. i lovbe ur writing, you have alot of talent. 5/5. btw-can you check out some of my stuff?
Jonathan_Peraza SILVER said...
on Jun. 3 2010 at 8:51 pm
Jonathan_Peraza SILVER, Lilburn, Georgia
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Dude, I love all your writing! :) I Think I'm In Love <3 :)) jk but I am definetely a fan of yours.. :)
livelovelaugh353 SILVER said...
on Jun. 3 2010 at 7:12 pm
livelovelaugh353 SILVER, San Carlos, California
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I agree with MidnightBlue! Those were my favorite lines. Great job!
xBaByGiRrL22x PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 19 2010 at 6:32 pm
xBaByGiRrL22x PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
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this is incrediblee. i luvv it. def one of my favez! amazingg work plz keep it upp!!
MidnightBlue SILVER said...
on Apr. 2 2010 at 10:11 am
MidnightBlue SILVER, Fairfax, Virginia
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Great poem! I especially love the lines "Rub my mind against yours,
And steal your secrets,
While I pretend to let mine leak out." They really struck a chord for me.

 

elfiewrites BRONZE said...
on Mar. 31 2010 at 2:05 pm
elfiewrites BRONZE, Hillsdale, New Jersey
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Wow! This is very well-written!! If you get the chance, may you please comment on my work, too? I could use some comments! Thanks so much
xLoVeLyCuTiEe428x PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 6 2010 at 3:50 pm
xLoVeLyCuTiEe428x PLATINUM, Nanuet, New York
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breath-taking. well-written. amazing
sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 12 2010 at 11:44 am
sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
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woww. this is so powerful! i love it :P incredible descriptions