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Reaching for Breath

January 2, 2012
By WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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Drowning in a sea of familiarity,
I touch the face of the One I've ignored for too long...
Beauty creeping into my searching eyes,
Broken,
Falling,
And seeking an answer...
When will hate burn?
Don't pretend you aren't in pain...
So many lies robbing you of passion,
Won't you stand?
Fight for all the lost innocence?
So sick,
Defenseless...
Flames dance brightly,
A seduction unknown...
Your heart lost in a fantasy,
Such make-believe intimacy,
Didn't you realize the lie all along?
Begging for one last night,
Loving every softly whispered deception...
Enough!
Forgotten words wait to steal all of you,
Breathing lust slowly down your neck,
Hidden behind beautiful features...
Intoxication so deadly...
Escape out of grasp,
Night becomes your Lover...
Impossible to resist,
In love,
Reaching for Breath...
And gone. ~

© Katherine A., San Antonio, TX

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This is really up to interpretation. I don't really know what I was thinking when I wrote it. But I hope it connects with you all in a certain way as it has me.
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SweetSandyFlower GOLD said...
on Apr. 21 2012 at 2:32 am
SweetSandyFlower GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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This one is so true and relatable. I love the way you always draw me into the poems with your use of words and emotion.
TheGirlWhoReachesForStars SILVER said...
on Apr. 5 2012 at 10:43 pm
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I can relate to basically all of your poems, and they're JUST. SO. GOOD.  This one is no exception! you're amazing dear ;) haha
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on Mar. 21 2012 at 6:27 pm
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 I like it :) really pretty wording :)
Moon_In_A_Cup BRONZE said...
on Mar. 13 2012 at 8:13 pm
Moon_In_A_Cup BRONZE, West End, North Carolina
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This is really well-written. the emotions are clear and its powerful :)
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 12 2012 at 2:05 pm
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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You were correct! ^^
DifferentTeen PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 10 2012 at 12:06 pm
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It kind of reminds me of the guy that will tell a girl what he thinks she wants to hear so he can get what he wants. But the girl is smarter than that, and she sees through his fake claims of love. I don't that's just my interpretation of it. Right or wrong, I love it!
bloodroselove SILVER said...
on Mar. 9 2012 at 7:55 pm
bloodroselove SILVER, Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
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ok so i lied this is my new favorite one it gave me chills. love it!
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 8 2012 at 2:32 pm
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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Thank you ^^
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 8 2012 at 2:31 pm
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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Thank you, ^^ You know you responded twice, right? xD

 

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on Feb. 4 2012 at 8:45 am
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again and again, all ur poems are great
Rachielol said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 8:42 pm
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This is really great. Instead of repeating "begging" in your pieces, try yearning, beckoning or pleading. Some of your descriptive words chould be exchanged but your metaphors are fantastic!
Wonderment DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 8:26 pm
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I like the suttle strength in this one. Its a very kickass poem just in a suttle way. I can senes the anger in the tone. Its good stuff. again, 5/5 stars.
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 1:37 pm
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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XD I wish you did know! lol! and yes, it is very mysterious... This is the only poem I think that I can't really describe even to myself.
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 3:11 pm
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This poem is very.. mysterious o.O and i have to say, your poems just have this voice to them that...idk how to describe it...the poems arent quite my style, but their tone is just...just...ah! cant think of what its like lol! I guess all i can say is 5/5! :)
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 28 2012 at 1:09 pm
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I LOVE THIS. great job beautiful! ur anamazing poet! :D 5/5
_ella_herondale BRONZE said...
on Jan. 25 2012 at 9:11 pm
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Good work i thought it was very well written!
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 25 2012 at 6:36 pm
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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You gotta have something! XD
Silverleaf SILVER said...
on Jan. 25 2012 at 6:34 pm
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wow, i just have no words for this :)
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 6:23 pm
chloena_garrett GOLD, Colorado City, Texas
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WRITTEN!!! I LOVE THIS!!!! it seems a bit like something recurring would write. lol
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 6:40 pm
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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The only people who don&#039;t get anywhere are the people who don&#039;t dream of a better place for themselves...

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Thanks! I don't know why people like it so much lol