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Silent Pillar


I am the forgotten sister. 

I pass out love I cannot recieve, 

And empty my cup, never to be refilled. 

As my soul screams, 

I stand, attempting to be a silent pillar. 

My face is stony, immovable

When my mind twists and bends. 

A clear distortion is viewable as normal 

Even as I shove away those who reach out,

As though I am living life on a balance beam 

Instead of the cliff it is. 

I'm just trying to build a bridge. 

I'm clinging to love wile shoving you away. 

You don't have to talk to me. 

I know. 

But I am the invisible kiss, 

So you never will. 

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Hi! My name is Elizabeth Davenport, and I'm a college student who loves all things language, no matter what language it is! I'm probably reading, writing, or dancing in the rain right now. I'm a featured poet, Aura, on diesandnoctis.com (go check them out: they're great!), and use the names E.D., Elie Dav, and Elizabeth Davenport when posting my own.

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