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Playing... Waiting...

by MarkPoa 2 reviews

Short story poem. Written one lazy afternoon.

Category: Poetry - Rating: G - Genres: Angst, Drama - Published: 2006-04-12 - Updated: 2006-04-12 - 72 words - Complete

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Hoping the skies lighten up,
Seeing you at my side,
Smiling faces,
Trading numbers on the street.

Taking no chances,
Finding myself gasp,
Talking heads,
Saying words and no lies.

Calling, writing, speaking...
Connecting...
Searching pair,
Playing the game just so.

Clutching the phone tightly,
Watching computer screens
Blinking lights...
Checking emails as they arrive,

Waiting for the message that never comes,
Dealing with the pain.
Falling rain,
Washing away the tears...
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