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December 12, 2012
By Ashlee32197 PLATINUM, Akron, Ohio
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&quot;You may trod me in the very dirt, but still like dust i&#039;ll rise&quot; - unknown<br /> &quot;no matter how far you go down the wrong path, you can always turn back&quot;<br /> &quot;once you hit rock bottom, theres nowhere to go but up&quot;

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Why are my hands so cold?
Why do my eyes look empty?
Where did all of my love go?
And the life inside of me?
Why does my body feel void?
Why does my heart feel hollow?
Why is it when i go to voice my thoughts,
My lips part but no words follow?
Why is it my lungs are fine,
yet find it hard to take a breath?
What is this I'm feeling?
is this constant living death?

© Karen S., Norwalk, CT

The author's comments:
This is a poem i wrote back in my darker days. I'm always super cold (physically) and it makes me feel dead inside,which inspired this poem.
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