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Dark Death


Coal black attacks like razor knives, And grips and rips your dreams good-bye. It calls your name—oh countless lives Have no known clue what myst’ries lie. Your heart b-bump b-bumps with fear, As sweat spills slow ice waterfalls. You yelp for help, but no one near Can hear the echoes of your calls. You close your eyes and visualize, A rampant, radiant world so nice; But then you come to realize The things which dreams cannot suffice. And once again, your hopes decay By fears that take your breath away.
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Comments (6)

nellie621
Omg, this poem is amazing it describes life so well, especially for the average teenager. I think we all feel this way. Thank you for sharing this!!
ScorpioD91
<p>I really enjoyed reading this poem. Love the creativity and heart put in it. Thank you for sharing.</p>
The Bashful Bard
<p>very gothic. nice work.</p>
Marcus-Ariz
<p>Amazing!</p>
Lavender Punkin
<p>This was completely genius. It's so hard to write in iambic pentameter. Go you!!</p>
angelic moments
I really like this. :)

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