Surrounded By Sorrow

By Midnight Phoenix

Watch as the children fill the room
Mouths filled with venom and smiles
Their salutations met with hidden sarcasm
Don't look this way, I haven't laughed in a while

Their conversations only ridicule others
I stay hidden in a shadowy corner
Speak not to me, I'm watching others flood in
A gentle voice calls to me, no one warned her

A crippled tongue and sad eyes answer
Like an open wound, I mend my words
The voice brings comfort, so I hide
Until the children surround me again

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Copyright 2003 little nemo
Published on Tuesday, April 8, 2003.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: again i am amazed

  • A former member wrote: Interesting write...much liked!

  • CharlottesWeb On Wednesday, May 28, 2003, CharlottesWeb (509)By person wrote:

    I couldn't not say it as well let alone better then Armond did...Kind of creepy...hehe...I'll see a little cute kid and think of this poem...lol~DW~

  • Armand On Wednesday, April 9, 2003, Armand (54)By person wrote:

    you are gifted with a lens to the world that allows you to capture moments in time from an artisitic, mature perspective. simple words that collectively like brush strokes create an impressionist landscape.

  • CorruptedLittleGirl On Tuesday, April 8, 2003, CorruptedLittleGirl (243)By person wrote:

    I really like this. well done.

  • A former member wrote: this was a very clear visual. the "crippled tongue... eyes answer" was the best part of the piece. well done.

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