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Why My Feet Don't Touch The Ground

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I was never noticed. Even when I acted out.

Never heard, always had to shout.
Tried everything- meditation and all types of prayer
doctors, medication- still felt like I wasn't there.
Nothing helped. Drugs, booze? All fake smiles.
Even tried cutting myself with nail-files.
Still, no one cared. So, full of despair
I gathered my will and a rope, and climbed a chair.
Tied one end to a beam, the other end a noose
tried it to make sure its as strong as it seems and not loose.
Put it around my neck and pulled it tight.
Strange how now I feel alright..
My last thoughts "I wonder if anyone will find me?"
as I tipped the chair and felt my legs kick free.
I'm not trying to plead my case
but at least I died with a smile on my face.
My beautiful spirit released in to the air,
while my invisible body just dangled there...
People wondered why there wasn't a note?
But there was you see,
the one my pain wrote.
All over the inside of me...


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launchora_imgXia Xinghe
4 years ago
you have a personality.
launchora_imgXia Xinghe
4 years ago
you have a personality.
launchora_imggosip girl
4 years ago
good story
launchora_imgJason Rosenquist
4 years ago
thank you
launchora_imgBey Abalos
4 years ago
More people should see this. It's powerful.
launchora_imgJason Rosenquist
4 years ago
thanks. I appreciate it.
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