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You look at me
Like you are unsure
What to do when I
Do not have happiness
Tattooed across my face
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I search for concern
In the calm of your eyes
Wondering if I will ever find
A muse who can read
The sadness on my skin
And take the time to
Comprehend it
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I wish for an embrace
But hope only for
Your words and time
❀
You linger near me
Like clouds blanketing
A twilight sky and
When I look to you
And you draw nearer
I realise that no matter
How much of the world
I wish and long for
I will always settle
For a sliver of
Your attention
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Edit: Story was republished to change cover image/title
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Poppy I absolutely adore your poems 💕
We long so much but always settle for so little. Because in the end, it's worth it. Beautiful poem!
May you find, my friend, they feel the same for you.
So beautiful, Poppy. I loved the duality of interior and exterior love that you set up here.
Beautiful. :D <3
Beautiful poem, beautiful new cover image. I love that you're republishing old poems! I'm finding old gems. ;) This one has that signature crescendo that I love, and the last couple lines are just SO good!
Gorgeous Realy Great
Wonderful, so much truth in your words 😀
Oh, that one resonated. Wow, you really captured so much in only a few words. I loved the phrases "tattooed across my face" and "the sadness on my skin." Fantastic :)
Gorgeous! I loved it so much!
Damn. This hit hard. Beautifully expressed, but so sad. Well done though!