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It's All in My Head
June 13, 2014
I painted my walls black,
And you asked if I was okay.
But I've been down for months
And you only noticed today?
See, people look for a road sign,
They can't read between the lines.
So we learn to wear our sadness
And muffle all that shines.
For it doesn't seem to matter
Until it affects them, or I'm dead.
You say "Just get over it",
You say it's all in my head.
Yes, genius, it is in my brain,
Consuming every damn thought.
Reversing the basic survival instinct,
Not seeing what's good, but what's not.
Well I painted my walls black,
And you asked me if I was okay.
I smiled and said, "I'm fine",
You smiled and walked away.
© Taylor S., Deltona, FL
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___averylynn_____ SILVER said...
on Aug. 8 2014 at 5:29 pm
Geez, seems like it doesn't matter whether I'm doing good or not, unless it affects someone from getting what they want.
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