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Surrounded By Sorrow

Watch as the children fill the room
Mouths filled with venom and smiles
Their salutations met with hidden sarcasm
Don't look this way, I haven't laughed in a while

Their conversations only ridicule others
I stay hidden in a shadowy corner
Speak not to me, I'm watching others flood in
A gentle voice calls to me, no one warned her

A crippled tongue and sad eyes answer
Like an open wound, I mend my words
The voice brings comfort, so I hide
Until the children surround me again

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On Sunday February 1st, 2004, Lydia Jade (790) writes:

very thought provoking on my part i read htis like 8 times and i shall read it again.....it was lovely to read you! ~lydia~

On Tuesday October 21st, 2003, An Expired Member (29) writes:

again i am amazed

On Tuesday July 1st, 2003, alone (199) writes:

Interesting write...much liked!

On Wednesday June 4th, 2003, Twilight (2101) writes:

i really like this one. the imagery was well done because i saw it playing before my eyes.

On Wednesday May 28th, 2003, CharlottesWeb (599) writes:

I couldn't not say it as well let alone better then Armond did...Kind of creepy...hehe...I'll see a little cute kid and think of this poem...lol~DW~

On Wednesday April 9th, 2003, Armand (73) writes:

you are gifted with a lens to the world that allows you to capture moments in time from an artisitic, mature perspective. simple words that collectively like brush strokes create an impressionist landscape.

On Tuesday April 8th, 2003, CorruptedLittleGirl (341) writes:

I really like this. well done.

On Wednesday July 23rd, 2003, boughtwithblood (296) writes:

this was a very clear visual. the "crippled tongue... eyes answer" was the best part of the piece. well done.

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