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The Oxygen Paints all our Fingertips Red.

Yesterday,
The moon took lodging on my sleeve.
Today,
I hope for even the broken hearted stars.

Because my heart
Needs all the company it can get.

My right hand falters
And your left hand strays.
The oxygen paints all our fingertips red,
And I am found wanting.

So obvious are my lonely eyes
That even strangers say,
"Hey kid,
Write a poem about her."

All anyone seems to think
Is that I’m writing my life on paper.
But you and I both know
The only thing I have been writing is love.

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On Monday October 29th, 2007, James_the_Saint (132) writes:

You're the type of poet I love. Everything I've read is enchanting and beautiful. Your words are delicious.

On Wednesday April 16th, 2008, James_the_Saint (132) writes:

I might start writing again becuase of you.

On Tuesday February 20th, 2007, dying angel (1328) writes:

"Yesterday, The moon took lodging on my sleeve. Today, I hope for even the broken hearted stars." i almost missed this one. that first stanza is so compelling. and the rest speaks for itself.

On Tuesday February 20th, 2007, Mylissa (1075) writes:

gripping. you are amazing.

On Tuesday February 20th, 2007, Bella Butchery (1140) writes:

even in my lonlieness, that is all i seem to write about as well, or the falling out of love, that is how i bookmark my life for some reason, love this

On Saturday February 17th, 2007, Freebird (642) writes:

So true

On Saturday February 17th, 2007, The Zebra Warrior (2405) writes:

this was a cracking poem; wistful and absorbing; very wry and wise....

On Saturday February 17th, 2007, heartdripsblack (768) writes:

this was amazing. very deep. nicely done. ~ red.

On Saturday February 17th, 2007, zanewill (111) writes:

this got my gut!! Good $ YOu!! >

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