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USELESS THINGS

USELESS THINGS
There was a time
I do believe you cared.
but in that time
you didn’t care enough.
and when the beast
struck me hard this time
you left me far behind
last in line
of all others.

It’s easy to throw away
useless things
unnecessary
and broken things
but I say
I will dance on many graves
before the day
they lay me in mine

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Bonitaj

Bonitaj

13 years 3 months ago

Geremia!

talk about "taking back your power", Wow! What an affirmation of self! Well written!

S

scribbler

13 years 3 months ago

Hi Joe

Love is easy when things go well, but not so much when things are hell. Hope this isn't Too autobiographical.....stan

Geremia

Geremia

13 years 3 months ago

Thank you Mark and Stan. And

Thank you Mark and Stan. And yes it is tot ally autobiogrphical. To truly live life, we need to open ourselves to being hurt. This is t he nature of living.

joe

China Blue

China Blue

13 years 3 months ago

Joe

Now that's the spirit. I personally do not have any use for a person that stay when things are good, but as soon as one needs help they can't handle it and leave, I speak from experience and commend your strength

Geremia

Geremia

13 years 3 months ago

Chrys, I remember well the

Chrys, I remember well the abandnment when you were ill.There is so liyle time, but I will push it as far as I can.

joe

Ian.T

Ian.T

13 years 3 months ago

Joe

You have learned many things, now reflecting on those things, rejoice as it is you that can dance.
Yours Ian.T