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AmandaLand


AmandaLand, it can be a tough place because I can't put you in your proper place

But what also exists there is your good heart and your beautiful face

AmandaLand, it's a place where I can be very happy or very sad

AmandaLand, it's a place where I can be very content or very mad

Why oh why are you always so much in my head?

Sometimes I say these things about you that I wish that I never said

You just don't feel the same way about me the way that I feel about you

But I know that in your own way, you really do care about me too

AmandaLand, it's a place where I always find myself overthinking

I am thinking about a fantasy life with you and about you I am always dreaming

But reality is much different as we both work in a fast paced and stressful place

But what also gets me through it is your good heart and your beautiful face 

AmandaLand, it's never free and easy, it's always make it difficult and complex

It isn't always easy to read you and I don't know what is coming next

AmandaLand, to exist there, I really need to put you in your proper place

But this is never easy for me as I am reminded of your good heart and your beautiful face

AmandaLand, it's a place where I have to be careful of what I say and do

But this is never easy for me because I am really infatuated with you

I know if I put myself out there, there will only be rejection and pain in store

But then you showcase your good heart to me, which only makes me want you more

AmandaLand, it's a place I want to leave and a place that I really want to stay

But I know in order to stay there, I need to give you  your proper space

But I know there will always be a line with you that I can't cross

There are days that I really struggle with my feelings for you and I am at a loss

AmandaLand, there are days where it's not a state of mind and things are much more easy

When you are not physically there and I am not pining for you and being so needy

AmandaLand, sometimes it's a place that I really want to leave

But I know you need me there, so I stay and about you, I continue to dream

AmandaLand, it's a place where you are in control and hold all of the keys

I know if I cross too many lines with you, you could easily get rid of me

I can't always put you in your proper place and I just don't know what to do

I guess it will always be a struggle for me here becuse of the feelings that I have for you

From Dying On The Inside
Copyright 2025 Resisiting Distress Publishing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Paul Ryerson

I am a writer who writes poetry & plays. I have also written a short film & I created an animated series on You Tube. Included on Power Poetry are seventy poems from my five poetry collections, Rhymes With A Reason, Too Much Unwanted Noise, Broken and Burned Bridges, Dying On The Inside and Fool’s Gold and Fool’s Paradise

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PersonalThemeAbstract

Highly personal/autobiographical obsession with Amanda; minimal abstraction.

SparseMeasureDense

Multiple distinct ideas per stanza; steady accumulation of emotional conflict.

DarkSentimentBright

Predominantly melancholic, conflicted, yearning; some moments of hope undercut by rejection.

StillEnergyExplosive

Introspective, anxious tone; repetition creates intensity but language lacks explosive force.

MicroLengthEpic

Approximately 48 lines; falls within 31-60 range, upper end.

PlainFigurativeOrnamented

Minimal metaphor; 'AmandaLand' is extended conceit but mostly declarative emotional statements.

LyricVoiceDramatic

Pure lyric confessional voice; introspective internal monologue addressing Amanda directly.

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Paul Ryerson
<p>Thank you Cecily for reading this work and for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. It is always greatly appreciated</p><p>Best Regards</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
cecilymock
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">This poem&#39;s themes and style strongly align with Taylor Swift&#39;s songwriting, particularly her songs about secret workplace crushes and complicated feelings like &quot;Gorgeous&quot; or &quot;Enchanted.&quot; The creation of &quot;AmandaLand&quot; as a metaphorical space where these feelings exist reminds me of how Swift often creates detailed emotional landscapes in her songs. The internal struggle between wanting to stay professional while dealing with strong feelings, combined with the repetitive structure and honest vulnerability, mirrors Swift&#39;s signature way of processing complicated emotions through music. Like many of Swift&#39;s songs, your poem captures both the sweetness and torture of an unrequited crush with vivid detail and emotional honesty. If you need support, text HOME to 741741.</span></p>

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