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Still, Morphia

October 5, 2009
By NickSchell GOLD, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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"Beware, so that his shadow cannot burden your sleep with horrible nightmares." - Nosferatu, 1922

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My shaking hands
My ribbons of smoke
Through bloodshot eyes
I will not cry

Motionless gestures
My apathy
Through chapped lips
I will not lie

Paralyzed in agony
Speed through my veins
Across my tongue
I cannot die

Screaming ecstasy
My rotten smile
And still, morphia
I will not cry

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Devin0145 said...
on Oct. 14 2009 at 8:42 pm
I am a very inthusiastic writer and i am looking foreward to posting my work and commenting on others pieces. I think this is a great service you are providing. It gives kids who just love to write a chance to do just that.
Annabelle7614 said...
on Oct. 14 2009 at 6:34 pm
Annabelle7614, Nunyabusiness, Georgia
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This is my favorite personal quote.

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Wow, that is really good! I just have no idea what it's about...
D.O.A. said...
on Oct. 12 2009 at 11:58 pm
This is amazing,

strong and powerful.

i love it.