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Don't Speak

March 17, 2009
By Lilliputian GOLD, Anacortes, Washington
Lilliputian GOLD, Anacortes, Washington
19 articles 1 photo 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you want to fool the world, tell the truth." -A Friend


Don't Speak

I know you will guess all I leave unsaid.
~Comte de Mirabeau

The first time I didn't say
What exactly was on my mind
It came with consequences
My friend lost their life

And now I'm faced once again
With the same situation
How did I get back here
With the same complication

Don't speak
I might change my mind
Don't speak
I need to walk away this time
Don't speak
I can't let this go too far
Don't speak
I have to leave before I lose my heart

You have an iron grip
Around my wrist
I can't get away
But I can't give up yet

You demand an answer
A truthful explanation
For all of my sudden fear
And hesitation

Don't speak
I might change my mind
Don't speak
I need to walk away this time
Don't speak
I can't let this go too far
Don't speak
I have to leave before I lose my heart

Time can heal most anything
At least that's what they tell me
Memories will fade away
But in the past my mind seems to stay

Keep silent
Keep it down
Disappear
Into the crowd
My heart is breaking
My fears awakening
My tears are falling
I keep on running

Don't speak
I might change my mind
Don't speak
I have to safe your life
If you lose yours
I won't make it through this time

Don't speak
I might change my mind
Don't speak
I need to walk away this time
Don't speak
I can't let this go too far
Don't speak
I have to leave before I lose my heart... again


The author's comments:
My inspiration for this piece was the loss of a friend a few years ago due to a car accident. I remember almost asking if he wanted a ride home that day, but I just told myself I'd see him tomorrow.

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on Jul. 15 2010 at 12:50 am
bullet.with.butterfly.wings PLATINUM, Katy, Texas
36 articles 0 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
you wear guilt like shakles on your feet, like a maiden in distres, like a halo in reverse

back in the day goth &punk were definetley at the top of my music list...you have a gift for poetry, music could be a good step, this was amazing

on Jun. 29 2009 at 11:26 pm
LakeTownGirl GOLD, Lake Stevens, Washington
13 articles 17 photos 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." -Dr. Seuss

oh my gosh.... that is sad.... but its amazing. geeze. You're great at writing. Keep writing