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Mathew James

Mathew James

Tarnished soul

Dull,
Worn,
Scratched,
And torn.
 
An antique soul,
So young,
Yet so tarnished -
The strongest acid couldn’t bring it
Back to its original state.

(2014)

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Unanswered questions

48 years of beautiful life, ended. 23 years of knowing you, ended. 13 years of caring for you,
Temporary blindness

Cowardice. Seeking comfort from chemicals. Not facing what I ought to face, Terrified. “..I was blind, but now I see..”
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Never ending cycle.

The love, The hatred, Going in circles. Like a train on set tracks, Around and around.
Transference?

There is no more pain, No more grief, Anger, Depression, Anxiety;
Choices.

The peace you brought, It was misleading. Unknowingly, You sneak up, With your hypnotic dance.
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A simple thank you.

Just a simple thank you. Thank you for guiding me. For always being there, waiting. Greeting me.
Michael.

Staying afloat, I’m ripped down again. Into the deepest abyss. With notice
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Beginning the journey.

Venturing into the unknown. The mind stops, terrified. Yet; the heart pushes forward, ever curious and hopeful.
A gift.

Take this. This gift. An escape. Ever silent, Ever painless.
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Your voice.

When you left, Your voice was always there. In the house, On the street. Everywhere.
Emptiness

Emptiness. A void in his very being He tries to fill. Drugs, sex,
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You

The words spoken By them. Knowingly sly and spiteful. So cold. So calculated.
Deafening Silence

A lifetime given, To a life now taken. A love now silenced, Will be forever deafening.
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Observation.

Watching the world. Paper, Plastic, Celebrity, Religion.
Taking the chance.

Learning to swim Uncharted waters; The walls. Barriers, Built over years.
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