Color The Town

Town of the dead
Fills me with dread
Look out the window
Images in my head
Teenage years forming
Recklessly calling
Time to escape from it
~*~
Different mindset
Fill them with fear
Hiding from
The child the once held dear
Once was a child
Nothing more than a dream
Hiding away
From me it would seem
~*~
People judge
Pass on the street
Point and stare
They think I’ve given into defeat
Throw your stones
They may break my bones
But no words could ever dare
~*~
Hide from the unknown
Writers talent overflows
Becoming who will one day be known
You have not control
My life belongs to me
~*~
Words flood the paper
Color on my page
Hiding away my emptiness
Controlling all my rage
You hold nothing for me
There isn’t anything here
Watch me fly away
Break free from the chains
That bind me here

Author's Note

Written for Amanda
http://www.writerscafe.org/o0AmandaMae0o

Don't get down. Only a little longer until you can paint this town to your heart.

Reviews

[☯]

Such a powerful and deep setted poem. Wow, I can feel the desperation and willingness in this and the freedom awaiting behind the finish line. An inspiring poem. I can relate, and the last stanza is truly killer. Amazing job :)

[∂αʌ<..]

the last stanza is just wow...you sure know how to give hope again...

[Kayla K]

Oh, I loved this! In a way it reminds me of how I feel about my time, like it's dull and that's why I feel as I do sometimes....

I loved this, it's going into my favorites.

[joshua deathdealer]

This write flows together very well and the content is captivating. I'm sure Amanda loved it. Good stuff.

[jhed]

wow. your friend must be dedicated. just like you :)
keep it up!

[Kaliou]

I love the imagery in this... a very emotional piece!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

A sweet poem for your friend.

[Celeste21]

A very sweet way to tell your friend to live her life how she deems fit

[Sweet Emotions]

This is so emotional and so powerful. It's a great piece of writing.

[Short.Nerd]

Very good:)