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Mynel — Look Away
Published: 2012-07-24 14:16:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 74; Favourites: 1; Downloads: 1
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Description I try to wash myself, but my hands are shaking
I try to walk outside, but my legs are trembling

I try to smile and laugh but the tears follow
I try to distract myself but my thoughts are elsewhere

I try to eat but everything taste the same
I try to sleep but it's still the same when I wake up

I look in the mirror and tell myself "I am NOT sad"
I avoid every mirror because the one staring back is not me
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Comments: 5

kevinlee11 [2012-07-24 15:41:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry you don't feel so well It is a wonderful poem though; the title, "Look Away;" sounds like the speaker is feeling shameful. The shame is emphasized by the fact that the speaker is trying to hide the condition by the "washing," "walking," and "smile". The attempts, however, are failing and nothing the speaker does is able to make things any better. The "hands are [still] shaking," the "legs are trembling," and the "tears follow".

Again, I am sorry you feel this way. You write beautifully though.

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kevinlee11 In reply to kevinlee11 [2012-07-24 16:09:45 +0000 UTC]

P.S: I would also like to note that (to me) it seems like the thing the speaker feels ashamed about is something she can't do anything about by herself.

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SunnyPurpleDragonz [2012-07-24 14:24:48 +0000 UTC]

Whoa. I feel the exact same. Even though I don't show it very well because of the mask I wear when I'm around people. But once I'm alone, that's exactly how I feel. And, I can relate to the legs feeling shaky and what not. Even my arms and whole body do, no matter what, and, it's all because of my depression. I really like this poem. Because I can truly relate to it. And, it's very well written for a shorter poem (:

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Mynel In reply to SunnyPurpleDragonz [2012-07-24 14:27:23 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it and thanks.

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SunnyPurpleDragonz In reply to Mynel [2012-07-24 14:28:49 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you're glad I like it. And, no problem (:

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