Brand New Blood

my lips and my lungs

the veins under my skin

crave only you

to feel a purpose again

and my blood beats blue

teeth clatter like stones

my ribs are beat

each of my breaths echo

my pale wrist aches

from scribbling my thoughts

into poems on lined paper

that I'll tell you not

my eyelids ares heavy

my throat burns sore

I'm caught in your current

I've lost sight of shore

I desire your smile

so sweet like wine

honest and endearing

dizzying my mind

I'm addicted to your character

your magnetic feel

catch me in your fog

make me see so surreal

with me, share your light

your every burning desire

give me your raw emotion

I so dearly admire

I want your affection

to feel wanted by you

to feel the sparks in my skull

and my blood beat brand new

I covet your adoration,

the pretty glimmer in your eyes,

and the warmth of your palms

that are just as empty as mine

-l.r.

Author's Note

-l.r.

Reviews

[I Am Svetlana]

It is so difficult when we want and crave that certain type of affection from another. I understand how this is...when I'm alone, I crave to be around that certain someone, to hold, to touch, to feel like I'm on top of the world like no other. Your hand is always sore when you are writing too much about someone...someone you miss...someone you wish you could have back, who is now out of your life and back out enjoying theirs. Sigh. We feel so alone, betrayed, so cold when we don't have them around. Like something is probably wrong with us...needing too much...said something to maybe push them away.

[ArchaicDreamer]

This is relatable and full of emotion! Did you purposely not make anything capitalised (except for I)? I really enjoyed this and it sounded really nice. Your first line 'my lips and my lungs' is really nice and it made me want to read more and I love how conclusive and sort of melchanoic your last line 'they are just as empty as mine' is.

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you so much! And yes, I didn't want to capitalize because I wanted it to feel more soft and fluid. I appreciate you're review!

[ArchaicDreamer]

You're welcome!

[Anand Sehgal]

my eyelids ares heavy
my throat burns sore
I'm caught in your current
I've lost sight of shore

Lovely, lovely lines :)
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[Lexi Richard]

Thank you, Anand!

[asdarkeyesclose]

great flow. straight into the finals. fantastic.

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you!

[Bimash Budha]

At some point of life, one can relate to this piece's emotions and feelings quite obviously. Its actually a nice poem. I loved it!

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you!

[RainDancer1997]

Its exactly how I feel right now:-) I've only written about heartache so its always nice to hear one like this:-) good job chica:-) !

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you! Heartache is so unfortunate, but I'm glad you could find something to relate to!

[Relic]

I love it. you did a great job on this.

[Lexi Richard]

Thank you, I appreciate your review!

[Relic]

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