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Scattered thoughts

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August 12, 2001

Scattered thoughts by sanguru is a desire structured by the -Faint tick- and -Tick, tick- of the clock, slowly breathed, "but did it ever matter?" Introspection entwines peace in a beautifully written poem of scattered thoughts. selected by jsenn

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sanguru

Published: Aug 7, 2001

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"Scattered thoughts"
-Faint tick-
I watch you breathing
slowly in and out
you always looked good sleeping
your lips curled in a little pout.

-Faint tick-
My side grows numb
from watching you forever and a day
I turn and now face my dresser
with the clock that ticks without delay.

-Tick, tick-
This clock is my enemy
counting my hours like a knife
watching the hands through the iridescent glow
as circles are played on my life.

-Tick, tick-
Less time to mess up
all my thoughts seem scattered
fewer seconds to cry
but did it ever matter?

-Tick, tick-
Each movement slices my soul
every click makes me twitch
never ending, never stopping
this clock plays on without a hitch

-Tick, tick-
Less time to love
but did I ever really care?
fewer minutes to feel
then why am I scared?

-Tick, tick-
I turn away
I don't want to be afraid
I'd rather see your sweet face
then a clock that likes to betray.

-Faint tick-
Your mouth purses in your sleep
and I feel a smile dance on my lips
this clock is one that I ignore
as my mind slowly slips.
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Another late night idea evolved. Based on what I know and feel at night, and kinda what I want. I'd love to have someone that I could lay next to at night and just watch sleeping, it's been a want of mine for a long time. I don't think it's as good as my last poem, but I've been trying to do more rhyming stuff to add to my poetry because people have recommended it to me. I hope you guys and gals enjoy and can relate to this piece. =]

Please comment and I thank you in advance.