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Poetically Defined

I write in rhyme, to depict how I feel inside feelings I'd otherwise conceal in my mind In this race against time, we all hope that we can shine but I'm less concerned with that, as I am just getting by It's never been about winning awards or a prize it's about letting go of all that's eating me alive it's a way to explain things I've been known to hide it's my way to escape pain I'm prone to disguise but some times, when I just can't describe what's behind these eyes of mine tears will imply what my smile will deny and that's the fact that I'm just dying inside So in the event of my demise this is my chance to be poetically defined and may my teardrops punctuate the end of every line.

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Date: 2/9/2024 3:21:00 PM
Skillfully written! I can totally relate to your message!
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Shane Thacker
Date: 2/9/2024 4:26:00 PM
Thank you, Diane. I feel like it doesn't "read" well, being that I wrote it as lyrics, but it's extremely personal to me. I appreciate you commenting.
Date: 6/18/2023 4:16:00 PM
Such a sad poem, so eloquently delivered Shane. It really touched my heart as I read it. I hope there is a lot of fiction in your words. Be happy dear poet, you have a gift.
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Shane Thacker
Date: 6/19/2023 8:15:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words. Sharing my writing with the Poetrysoup community has been a wonderful outlet for me.

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