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January 5, 2015
By SpidersAcrossStars PLATINUM, Hayward, California
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give this old man a childhood

we say there is no beauty in deteriorating flesh
no character in scars
nothing fascinating about ghostly eyes
that watched everything dissipate
he does not want to die
say it now, say it does not end
break what is left of his failing body
when you lie like you have a choice and say

not tonight, there is no time

© Omar M., Philadelphia, PA

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SpidersAcrossStars PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 21 2015 at 4:50 pm
SpidersAcrossStars PLATINUM, Hayward, California
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@Mckay Thank you so much for all your comments :))
Mckay ELITE said...
on Feb. 16 2015 at 9:29 pm
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I read your poetry, and I'm speechless with your spectacular writing. Don't quit. You've got a talent. 5/5
SpidersAcrossStars PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 22 2015 at 2:06 am
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thank you :))
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Wow I love this!