There's a Cemetery Behind Your House

By Fading_Smile

The discouragement of dial tones that mimic one-syllable laughter
I always was a green light away from serenation
with a single click you detonated my frayed summer
and I crawled into the corner of a circle, consumed by depression

I found the corner of a circle to sulk in

I dug a hole to escape society
accomplishing nothing but life closer to hell
I fertilized seeds with tears, a rose garden above me
I waited for their roots to delve deeper, so I could strangle myself

Why did I always feel like your thorn?

Maybe next time you see a flower
you will remember I'm buried in your backyard
spades of acquaintances striking ground so sour
you still have the shovel to uncover my heart

I guess that's why you don't buy milk anymore

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© 2006 Fading_Smile
Published on Monday, August 7, 2006.     Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Get in the box! Your going on my shelf. Goddamn kid, you fucking rock hardcore, man.

  • Bluegirl On Tuesday, September 19, 2006, Bluegirl (177)By person wrote:

    "I guess that's wh you don't buy milk anymore.." Wow. Excellent.

  • BroKen-GlaSSHeArT On Wednesday, August 30, 2006, BroKen-GlaSSHeArT (69)By person wrote:

    this reminded me of the secret window very stringly but its so much better, your stealing my heart one word at a time.

  • A former member wrote: A slightly Steven King twist struck me in the end. "I guess that's why you don't buy milk anymore..." Brilliant line if only I knew the meaning behind it....`Div

  • mywristshurt On Wednesday, August 9, 2006, mywristshurt (408)By person wrote:

    it was kind of funny.. in some sick tormented way.. im still confused about so many freaking big words.. lol.. i hate being a blonde.. anyways, good write

  • A former member wrote: "I always was a green light away from serenation with a single click you detonated my frayed summer" beautifully written..i could feel this. incredible writing as always.

  • Alanarchy On Monday, August 7, 2006, Alanarchy (1200)By person wrote:

    Definately one of my favorites from you, so far. I rather look forward to your posts, man.

  • A former member wrote: "Maybe next time you see a flower/you will remember I'm buried in your backyard" This is beautifully woven...an intricacy of heartache mingling with not wanting to grow elsewhere. Beautiful. ~*Beth*~

  • A former member wrote: Well versed and well spoken, this flowed perfectly. ~Lost

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