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awake


I lie here awake

Picking at memories

Choosing which to take

I wrap my mind around the keys

That open doors I've chose to close

But in the end,

Around the bend of the bed

I'm still just lying here

Awake, wide awake.

 
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AndrewBWilliams

I am an aspiring poet from Yuba City, CA. I've been involved with poetry for about 7 years now and I hope to continue my poetry for many years to come.

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