Run Sideways

by Nevi   Aug 1, 2011


I spent all my time running
with the hopes it would last

Ran through plans,
jumped through hoops,
cause I hoped they would pass

and still I run,
dripping sorrow,
like glass beads of remorse

But it's backwards.
When the race started,
I ran toward the staircase

that would lift me,
spiraling,
into the future,

you lied

and then I rocket down a hill
of questions and speculation
green with possibility

Wondering how you could leave me
disillusioned
with kisses like sunshine

and a touch like the wind.

but now, I run sideways

away from the finish,
painted golden to cover grays

and away from the past

exploding like flashbulbs of false

intentions

out of line with my present
growing ever dim as it goes on,
wiped blank from hours of introspective
wondering.

I run,

Just to feel my own heart pumping
the crimson color of regret and

isolation

through paper veins,
woven through a paper mache
shell, shaped like me.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Blissful

    Oh my...this is just wonderful! After I finished reading it the first time, I was left wanting more so I went back and read it a few times more! It held so much depth and power that anyone can see themselves in your words, I know I did. I love how the poem was laid out and your style is quite refreshing. I will look to read more poems from you. :) very well done!

  • 12 years ago

    by nouriguess

    Nevi,

    I cannot say anything except that it was a gentle write, an enjoyable piece, inspirational and refers that you are way clever than you seem on the forums (not saying you don't seem clever on the forums but your poetry is cleverer than your posts...well, I mean... ok I'm gonna shut up, now. : P)

    So, I was saying that the wording was smart, the whole atmosphere was indeed a delight to read, I agree with my Yackers.

    Look forward to reading more of your poems! : D

  • 12 years ago

    by LOvEiSNotFoREvER

    Love this!
    I loved the flow
    pouring emotions
    5/5

  • 12 years ago

    by Yakari Gabriel

    Oh,

    it has been a while since ive read such
    a simple yet deep poem...

    i could tell you were probably drowning in emotions when you wrote this..

    like you couldnt take it anymore
    and you poured your heart out on paper...

    though i do not get why you have some loose words

    as if you wanted to create that 'cliff hanger'
    effect,

    the flow wasnt that bad,
    just different...

    overall it was a great poem..
    full of emotion,
    some very simple yet complex phrases here and there...

    made the poem a delight to read :)

    - hug!

  • 12 years ago

    by Miranda

    Cool poem i liked it

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