A ghost with a beating heart
I’ve been asked
‘Are you okay?’
Way too many times.
And I’ve answered
Way too many times
‘I am fine.’
My voice has been firm
Quite unlike my smile
That trembles
For just a little while
But manages to lie.
I try.
There are no cuts
On my hand,
And no dust
On my shoulder.
It’s just
My damn eyes.
They cannot seem to lie.
I’ve been asked
Way too many times
I’m tired.
But I’ve answered
Every single time
‘I am fine.’
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My Spirals 
The opening 6 lines are flawless. Loved it!
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Thank you ❤
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You are most welcome
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Beautiful poetry 💕
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Thank you ❤
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Beautiful expression 👍
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I am glad you liked it!
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It”s simple yet elegant .
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I am glad you liked it!
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beautiful esp liked…quite unlike…to lie
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I feel this on a personal level today. Your poem is relatable and well-written, just what I needed at this moment actually. Thank you.
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Thank you so much ❤
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Don’t we all? It’s pretty much become my motto at this point. Love the pic too.
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I’m glad you liked it!
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Mhmm
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I liked the rhyme you used in it. As well, I love your use to short sentences and lines to elucidate the intense feeling of finality that you create through your words and repetition.
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I’m glad you liked it!
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Wow👏
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I’m glad you liked it!
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My pleasure🤗
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I liked that. Many people must feel the same way, I am sure.
“It’s just my damn eyes” puts it well.
Best wishes.
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Yep, me too.
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You inspired me! :
Behind the smile
the depths
Of darkness
and of light
How infinity
trembles
Out
of sight.
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I am really happy I did. This is great❤
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Beautiful!
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Lovely piece! Sx 🙂
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Enjoyed your poem. Thankful for creative people who take bad experiences and transform them into art.
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It’s sad how so many people can relate to this. It’s like nobody want’s to admit that we can’t be feeling “fine” like always… But that is just a part of life, right? Everybody has a bad day or a bad week eventually.
Why are we so afraid of our emotions? I’m also asking myself here because I do the same thing. Mostly it’s because I’m tired of talking about deep and relevant stuff but on the other hand I am absolutely bored about small talk and everyday conversations. But awkward silence is even worth… Isn’t this sort of a vicious circle?
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It really is.
Thank you for this and for reading ❤
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Yes. Just yes. Absolutely.
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“i’m” fine. One of the most common lies, one of the easiest. Perhaps it is a lie that many of us share. And yet we don’t. How strange we are. Beautiful words. I hope you’ll share it even more.
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I will. Thank you!
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I’m guilty of saying this too. I feel like if you did tell people the problem most wouldn’t care. Some are only asking to appear concerned or sympathetic and a small majority actually care. The hard part is opening yourself up to the wrong person . I tend to do this on a regular. But long story short I can completely relate. Beautiful!
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I am really glad you liked it. ❤ stay happy.
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It was amazing
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Thank you ❤
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You’re very welcome
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Well written! 🙂 (and if it is based on something real I do hope you feel better!)
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It isn’t, but I am really glad you liked it ❤
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We all have days where we just go through the motions, just numb. Good write.
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Yep,well said
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I do the same. “I’m fine” it seems to be the biggest lie I keep on telling
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I guess we all do the same thing. Here’s something that isn’t a lie though, you will be fine someday. Till then, let the world see the beautiful smile that you have. 🙂
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The only choice is to keep on going no matter what… keep writing and inspiring
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True. Stay strong ❤
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Yep. 🙂
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Powerful! I love it.
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I love the repetition in the opening and closing lines.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and struggles. You aren’t alone in this. I’ve had to learn when is the right moment to not just say “I’m fine,” and to actually share with someone what I’m going through. Bit by bit, it helps. 🙂
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Thank you❤
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Wow. What a beautiful post
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yea. I know. For me i hate fake smiles even more than saying i am fine. I cant seem to pull it off in the first place to being with
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That’s really nice. I hope you never have to fake one in the first place.
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me too.
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amazing! 🙂
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I’m not going to lie and say that I know anything about poetry BUT I will say that your words have touched a place very deep inside of me. Thank you for your art!
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Thank you so much Lisa.
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This is truly beautiful. Are you a writer? 🙂
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Writer, I hope so. Author, not yet.
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Ah, you are very talented.
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Thank you!
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Excellent! I really loved it!
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Thanks for visiting.
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So true and so relatable. Thank you for putting this experience into words.
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Thank you for reading!
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Hey there!
Absolutely loved your content, every aspect that you mentioned there made me think and made me wonder too. The concept that you brought is so informative
Also, I would like to mention that I write about emotions . So, if you don’t mind do visit my blog at http://www.thesoultalks10.com/heartache
It’d be wonderful to know your views.
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