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I Am the Night

February 1, 2010
By broadwaygirl0661 GOLD, Solon, Ohio
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"Well behaved women NEVER make history."

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Like a shadowing dream
The world sleeps tonight.
I swallow the pain
To keep the ravens away
People will cry on this holy night
I want to die
But I am already dead.
I see the world
But I cannot feel the pulse.
I am living in the night
But I cannot greet the day . . .

© Brandon T., Manila, UT

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Anagam BRONZE said...
on Jun. 23 2011 at 6:38 am
Anagam BRONZE, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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ur a wonderful poet!! keep on ur great work!