Some of One

By odetobarbie

tonight
in the darkness
some are better
some are worse
perpetually exchanging positions
fearing complacency
taught to forge ahead
climbing pain and suffering
stepping stones to brightness
diamonds can be found in decay

tonight
in the darkness
one is nothing
one is never alive
perpetually stagnant
fearing failure
taught to hide
avoiding plagues of pain and suffering
stepping stones to misery
diamonds not worth the decay

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Copyright 2003 ode2barbie
Published on Sunday, January 19, 2003.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Hey there, long time no see, thanks for the kisses. ;) I wanted to say that I liked this, it seemed more coherent to me, much less cryptic than I usually find your work. the contrast is great, strong finish, good stand. I look forward to hearing more

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