The Act
Gelene Beverly (PathofStars) 1979 (Ohio)
Nights are the worst
When thoughts intrude.
The things I avoided
Destroying my mood.
I'd rather distract
Think on other things.
Who's missing noticed
And sadness it brings.
The moment I stop
Dark thoughts awake.
My together composure
No longer I fake.
When the sun does rise
I force a reset.
Try to be brave
Not show I'm upset.
Each day is rough
While heartless I seem.
Inside I am broken
But keep it unseen.
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Submitted by PathofStars on May 05, 2021
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
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Closest metre | Iambic dimeter |
Characters | 389 |
Words | 75 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 20 |
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