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Red Paint, White Canvas

March 21, 2011
By scarsoftheforgotten SILVER, Midland, Michigan
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Let’s paint a portrait
I have many expressions
Only one feeling
Down in the depths
Of my being,
I find myself foul
Wretched, Unwanted
I’m sinking, let me drown
Gasping for breath
No need for saving
Did this to myself
Get away from me
You disgust me
Don’t leave me
Come back
Don’t forsake me

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tina.joanne SILVER said...
on Apr. 19 2011 at 8:48 pm
tina.joanne SILVER, Califon, New Jersey
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The struggle depicted is beautiful :)