Shadow chasing

by Melissa   Jun 20, 2006


Life is a mystery
dreams, an empty well
my wishes are only secrets
that I'll never reveal

Neon stars hold many truths,
but fiction licks the trusty air

And I'm trying to paint black and white memories
with crusted bristles of despair;
because all the people I believed in
died, ran, or just walked away
turning mere promises a lucent shade of gray
and even with time their shadows won't fade

Remembrance holds the inertia of loneliness,
but reality scolds with blood
and these lines broadcast a chaotic certainty
that my heart just cannot ignore

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  • 17 years ago

    by Nix

    Wow... just Wow, wonderful poem. It is so touching, unique and emotional. I enjoy reading it, you created excellent and very original atmosphere. Every line is very effective and this piece deserves 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Cotton Candy Clouds

    Very well writen it holds a lot of meaning to it 5/5 <33

  • 17 years ago

    by DragonRebornedInBrokenMirror

    I like it! Cool poem. Atmosphere is excellent and imagery is fantastic. 5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by Gary Jurechka

    Breath-taking in so many ways.This reminds me so much of my peice 'And Always I dream Alone'-the same sentiments, emotions, thoughts, it's uncanny.I know this feeling.You express this so well, every image is a feeling.Fantastically written and communicated.It cannot but touch the soul of any reader who has ever felt this, and we all have.
    Best to you,
    Gary Jurechka

  • 18 years ago

    by SilenceBreaksTheHeart

    That was so beautiful and it's exactly how I feel. I loved it! It was so well written, good choice of words, it flowed perfectly, and I don't have anything else to say about it...lovely poem.
    Great
    5/5
    Breanna

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