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The Fire MAG

September 25, 2011
By CallMeSunshine GOLD, Lehi, Utah
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CallMeSunshine GOLD, Lehi, Utah
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"Creativity takes courage."

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When the sky turns dark, and the sun runs to hide behind the Earth
The stars on my ceiling glow
I close my eyes
I am so very tired
Monsters with claws so like hands grip me till I bruise
They drag me down to the pit in Hell to watch you burn away
Your tears and wails melt into the fire
I can't speak
I can't scream
I can't save you
The fire sears my eyes and my world goes blind
Glowing stars appear before my eyes
Tears are trailing down my cheeks
I turn onto my side and plug in earphones to pump music that is harsh and real to numb me
I cannot save you
You cannot save yourself
And in my dreams, I am forced to watch you burn.

© Tag H., Galesburg, IL

The author's comments:
It's about my sister, actually. She's very addicted to drugs.
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Blynn SILVER said...
on Dec. 2 2013 at 3:22 pm
Blynn SILVER, Waco, Texas
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This is beautiful. Really great job
TheWordShaker SILVER said...
on Apr. 15 2013 at 11:34 pm
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&quot;Franz thinks of everything and nothing. He wonders if the world is becoming a dream or a dream is becoming the world.&quot;

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This is so, so sad. I hope your sister gets better. :( The writing is wonderful, as usual :) very full of emotion!
SuM3rLOv3 said...
on Mar. 22 2012 at 1:36 am
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WOW! thats really nice actually :)