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Expiration Date
By Midnight Phoenix
Take this callous body and do to it what you want.
There is no emotion, no expectation, no faith left to sour.
The pool at my feet dried up long ago, so dry I’ve become.
My heart is your pincushion, my mind is your flower.
Forgive me for forgetting to smile, forgive me, FORGIVE ME!
I’m elastic, don’t you SEE? I’m yours to waste.
Sorry, I don’t understand the meaning behind the kiss.
I’ve learned to hold my tongue so long, I’ve forgotten how to taste.
Soon you’ll discard me upon realizing the pieces don’t fit.
They never will. The puzzle turned to ash long ago.
This shiny exterior is phony, nothing more than a replica.
Set me back on the shelf, didn’t you notice I’ve expired?
(I took a much different approach when writing this piece. Perhaps it’s
evolution or perhaps I just wanted to try something new.)
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Copyright 2003 little nemo
Published on Thursday, April 17, 2003.
Filed under:
"Poetry"
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On Saturday, October 25, 2003, Johny_D_Lewis
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wrote:
This has such passion. I love this I can feel every word. Awesome write!!
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On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, maddin foxxxy
(358) wrote:
"Forgive me for forgetting to smile, forgive me, FORGIVE ME! I’m elastic, don’t you SEE? I’m yours to waste. Sorry, I don’t understand the meaning behind the kiss. I’ve learned to hold my tongue so long, I’ve forgotten how to taste. "....this is rem
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On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, maddin foxxxy
(358) wrote:
this is truly remarkable to my mind..great job.
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A former member wrote:
I've read a few of your things...and this one really clicks with me..I like the "voice" your using here..A swollen thumbs up..
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A former member wrote:
"i've forgotten how to taste" a very concise line but packed with implications.
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