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June 15, 2012
By liveincolor GOLD, Gainesville, Florida
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liveincolor GOLD, Gainesville, Florida
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You need to be the change you wish to see in the world. ~Ghandi

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My eyes are wide open,
My mind refuses sleep.
Every star already lit,
My lips try counting sheep.
Thoughts twirling and rushing,
My mindset in neon,
The memories crushing,
All chances of sleep.
While love is a feeling,
So splendid, revealing
Seems common, yet thrilling
I say words to many,
Keeps heartbeats from chilling.
I speak to them all,
Remembering barely,
What’s after the call.
Remembering barely,
Responses, so shallow.
Perhaps hidden worry,
From guilt that I swallow.
I promise, they care less,
Three words used too often,
I think I’ll confess.
Like fireworks and sunshine,
All flames and delight.
I try telling them all,
And sharing this light.
But let’s chose exposing honesty,
Just you
Illuminate my heart tonight.

© Jordan L., Wichita, KS

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ALM007 ELITE said...
on Jun. 20 2012 at 4:56 pm
ALM007 ELITE, São Paulo, Colorado
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very nice flow and not empty fluffy material either!
iCheeto PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 20 2012 at 2:40 pm
iCheeto PLATINUM, Cape Coral, Florida
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Perfect explanation of a sleepless night, I really enjoyed reading this.  It's unique and very pretty, nice work :)