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Loving Turbulence

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Alleyana

Published: Sep 11, 2008

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    You are the sounding sea as it
builds a sinister storm of criticism
before you unknowingly exercise
you power upon my soul.
    You reflect the churning sky
within your waves; highlighted gray
with wisdom, kissing the rough rocks
that mingle upon the steep shoreline.
    You erode my heart
with each rise and fall of the tide,
and every moment of time;
all stands still when I'm near you.
        We live apart; you remaining clueless
        that without your storm, I'm useless.

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in an art trade. It's rather awkward to write about someone that you don't feel anything for in this manner. Especially under the 'special circumstances'.

Thanks for your drawing, Beeyonkah!

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oalicein

Sep 12, 2008

the end is just fabulous.

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