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Unhappy

March 24, 2010
By Yackemflaber SILVER, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Yackemflaber SILVER, Brookfield, Wisconsin
6 articles 3 photos 2 comments

I would hate to imply
I’m not a happy guy
But I’m not
Please let me explain why

Although I smile a lot
And share a happy thought
It’s untrue
I’m really quite distraught

It’s not because of you
That my mind is askew
It is me
It would seem in review

So I give you this plea
Look in your heart and see
When I sigh
It’s for a lack of glee


The author's comments:
I tried to create a new rhyme scheme/syllable count that I think of as fitting each stanza together like a puzzle.

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on Nov. 11 2010 at 10:54 am
Yackemflaber SILVER, Brookfield, Wisconsin
6 articles 3 photos 2 comments
Thanks a lot, glad you liked it even though I thought the rhythm was a bit choppy.

on Apr. 12 2010 at 8:40 pm
Very intense piece.  Really moved my emotions, with the content and rhythm.