Ive tried building poems like they were walls, that would withstand through the test of time.<\/p>\n
But all ive done was constructed walls, that have trapped me inside.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Ive tried sewing and stitching words together that could shelter you from the wind,<\/p>\n
but all i did was make padded walls, and straight jackets that tie me in.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Ive tried mixing and breaking down words and thoughts that could ease your pain,<\/p>\n
But instead i made you feel worse, and made all that i speak in vain.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Ive tried cooking you food for thought, and word soup that will make you heal,<\/p>\n
but you spat and you threw it up, Feeling empty and unfulfilled.<\/p>\n
Ive attempted composing poems, that could break chains and set you free,<\/p>\n
but they only confined you more, And imprisoned you with me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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