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"Expiration Date" by Midnight Phoenix

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Take this callous body and do to it what you want.
There is no emotion, no expectation, no faith left to sour.
The pool at my feet dried up long ago, so dry I’ve become.
My heart is your pincushion, my mind is your flower.

Forgive me for forgetting to smile, forgive me, FORGIVE ME!
I’m elastic, don’t you SEE? I’m yours to waste.
Sorry, I don’t understand the meaning behind the kiss.
I’ve learned to hold my tongue so long, I’ve forgotten how to taste.

Soon you’ll discard me upon realizing the pieces don’t fit.
They never will. The puzzle turned to ash long ago.
This shiny exterior is phony, nothing more than a replica.
Set me back on the shelf, didn’t you notice I’ve expired?

(I took a much different approach when writing this piece. Perhaps it’s evolution or perhaps I just wanted to try something new.)




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On Saturday October 25th, 2003, Johny_D_Lewis (603) writes:
This has such passion. I love this I can feel every word. Awesome write!!


On Thursday June 5th, 2003, Twilight (2082) writes:
every one of these lines becomes so meaningful by the time the poem is over. it stays on your mind. very good work. you are so damn talented. did i mention y ou were hot?...oh yeah...i did. :)


On Tuesday May 13th, 2003, maddin foxxxy (381) writes:
"Forgive me for forgetting to smile, forgive me, FORGIVE ME! I’m elastic, don’t you SEE? I’m yours to waste. Sorry, I don’t understand the meaning behind the kiss. I’ve learned to hold my tongue so long, I’ve forgotten how to taste. "....this is rem


On Tuesday May 13th, 2003, maddin foxxxy (381) writes:
this is truly remarkable to my mind..great job.


On Thursday April 17th, 2003, An Expired Member (32) writes:
I've read a few of your things...and this one really clicks with me..I like the "voice" your using here..A swollen thumbs up..


On Wednesday July 23rd, 2003, boughtwithblood (292) writes:
"i've forgotten how to taste" a very concise line but packed with implications.



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