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At Death's Door

February 24, 2013
By Xandy_Day PLATINUM, Lexington, Kentucky
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Xandy_Day PLATINUM, Lexington, Kentucky
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"I'm living in a world of goldfish."

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I have seen the knife,
That marred his face;
I have witnessed his life,
And fall from grace.
I have wielded the blade,
With malicious intent;
I have felt the grave,
And made a silent covenant.
I have seen the bars,
From the other side;
I have hidden my face,
While you have cried.
This world feels different,
Not quite so real,
And now that it's slipping,
I'm unsure how to feel.
I know my time,
Is almost up,
And that I must partake,
In that last offered cup.
My end is nigh;
I feel Death here,
And I do realize,
That my end is crystal clear.
I am knocking on Death's door;
It's just a matter of time,
For I know no more,
Than the consequences of my crime.

© Photo by Jessica R., Phoenix, AZ

The author's comments:
I'm not really sure what inspired this piece. I was just in class when it hit me. There isn't a particular message behind it, except maybe accepting your punishment, but it's whatever you all get.
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liberalartist GOLD said...
on Jun. 6 2013 at 9:14 am
liberalartist GOLD, Stillwater, Minnesota
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Poeta nasicur, non fit. (a poet is born, not made)

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very nice... (:
Lonely_Despair said...
on Mar. 16 2013 at 4:41 pm
I meant to say more!! not my!! Forgive me haha
Xandy_Day PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 15 2013 at 9:16 pm
Xandy_Day PLATINUM, Lexington, Kentucky
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You, my friend, are too kind. I think that I need you to just come hang out with me while I write ;)
Lonely_Despair said...
on Mar. 15 2013 at 9:11 pm
I enjoyed reading this.. you did a great job!! You need my work on here... ;) keep it up
Xandy_Day PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 15 2013 at 5:05 pm
Xandy_Day PLATINUM, Lexington, Kentucky
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Thank you all. I appreciate it :)
crissypenguin PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 27 2013 at 3:02 pm
crissypenguin PLATINUM, Sixmile, South Carolina
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wonderful poem i really love it 5 stars lol :))
AriannaNicole PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 27 2013 at 1:37 am
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
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I really liked it. Good job! <3