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I'm Not Here

October 8, 2012
By TheCapturedBat GOLD, Belen, New Mexico
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If all else perished and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger. <br /> -- Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights

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I'm not here
I don't exist.
I leave no print
In your mind
When you look at me.
Someday I'll die,
But I don't think I was ever born.
I have memories,
But they don't build a past.
I'm very distant,
I don't appear to be real.
I'm nothing you, you see.
I'm not here,I don't exist.

© Courtney K., Bethel Park, PA

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I don't know why I wrote this. I was angry, I suppose.
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theloverofbooks SILVER said...
on Feb. 12 2013 at 6:59 pm
theloverofbooks SILVER, Valley Stream, New York
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This poem has such raw, blatant emotion. I can relate to it, and I think that everyone feels this way at one point or another. I love how it is so straightforward. 
SteelersJdog GOLD said...
on Feb. 12 2013 at 4:53 pm
SteelersJdog GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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I think that this was well written. Great expression and emotion. I think that you did a fantastic job.  
OldYoungOne said...
on Feb. 12 2013 at 3:13 pm
This poem reminds me of how I felt towards a past crush of mine. He always seemed so distant and I wonder if he even knew my face. Great job on taking me back to my own experience.
Soccer23 GOLD said...
on Feb. 11 2013 at 8:43 pm
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I liked this poem. You were able to capture my attention and describe your feelings very well.
Brookie1996 GOLD said...
on Feb. 11 2013 at 11:03 am
Brookie1996 GOLD, Long Branch, New Jersey
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I really enjoy reading this for some reason, it shows how you really feel when you express yourself in words and i admire your thoughts.