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(i have no idea what to call this poem)

February 26, 2023
By gabs_w GOLD, Portland, Oregon
gabs_w GOLD, Portland, Oregon
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I am sitting here

no, perched 

you know what 

that’s a terrible start to a poem 

let’s begin again —

My keyboard clacks like 

like what?

what am I trying to say? 

I hate this feeling 

of having emotions churning (burning?) 

through my chest 

and not being able 

to find the right words 

to set them free 


The author's comments:

This was written when I was feeling a lot of conflicting emotions and was struggling to express them. Usually poetry is a way for me to set my emotions free, so not being able to find the right words to do that was extremely frustrating. 


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gabs_w GOLD said...
on Aug. 14 2023 at 2:50 pm
gabs_w GOLD, Portland, Oregon
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@bugjuicepoetry thank you so much!! :D

on Aug. 8 2023 at 7:25 pm
bugjuicepoetry ELITE, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"I was born very far from where I'm supposed to be. So, I guess I'm on my way home."

I like the feel of this poem