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Remnants of Rejection

December 3, 2011
By SmilesAndOceans SILVER, London, Kentucky
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“Be who you are, and say what you feel. Because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” -Dr Seuss

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It’s all so distant when you step away.
When the heart isn't yours,
There’s no reason to sway.

But then It comes to home,
A Prodigal Demon,
Cold and probing,
Nothing can save you.

Sweet nothings lose meaning.
You are helpless against the passion

and following pain.

Helpless. Loveless. Heartless. Comfortless.
This-or-that-less—

that most cold suffix.

Spare the drama,
I-couldn’t-care-less.
Still trying to process
How I’m dying inside,
Because you were so tactless.

You eat my thoughts
And r*** my dreams,
You leave no marks

But my silent screams—
Nothing to indicate
Your crimes that obliterate;
You smother me

And I hate you.

© Steve S., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
This piece of poetry was inspired by a particularly harsh falling-out with someone--a feeling all of us can no doubt relate to.
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Luv2WriteNO1 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 2:09 pm
Luv2WriteNO1 BRONZE, Covington, Louisiana
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Feel free to comment on my stuff! By the way I don't usually read a lot of deep poems, but this poem was very deep! I LOVED it!
Luv2WriteNO1 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 2:07 pm
Luv2WriteNO1 BRONZE, Covington, Louisiana
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Wow! This is amazing!
SecretSasha SILVER said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 1:14 pm
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I really liked this and I can totally relate.
NovaStar BRONZE said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 11:57 am
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This was so great! I totally know this feeling and the way you put into words was amazing :) Keep up the good work and please check out some of my stuff sometime!
LifeIsPoetry PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 9 2011 at 10:26 am
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Such passion in these words! I have never had an experience quite as terrible as yours, but I felt like I knew the emotions as I read. Keep writing! Maybe you can review some of my poetry?
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on Dec. 9 2011 at 6:50 am
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wow! Nicely written! I'm liking it. Keep writing. :) p.s awesome title. 
Please check out my poem "Ghosts of the Past" and rate/comment? Would appreciate it!
MadyBoo said...
on Dec. 8 2011 at 10:33 pm
I was like amazed by this! I was all :O omg! LOVE! :))
SmilesAndOceans SILVER said...
on Dec. 8 2011 at 6:58 pm
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I will! :) Thank you so much.
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on Dec. 8 2011 at 1:28 pm
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Absolutly Amazing! Love It! Check Out My Stuff Sometime!(: