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Relinquishing Control

A Poem by ashleydawn

So fearful I have been to relinquish my control Fearing the unknown Fearing that things won't be done right Pride in teh thoughts of my own supr..

Becoming the Character

A Poem by ashleydawn

The Bible creeps into my dreams sometimesand not the meager stories of shepherds and sheepThis tale began with an ache in my stomachSo true and tangib..

Connections

A Poem by ashleydawn

Remembering that connectionStops me, surprisingI realized this the last timeSure, there were bottles on the counterand my mother taught me well to rea..

Distortion

A Poem by ashleydawn

PureSlick, CoolLipstick rings and fingerprintsconfirm ownershipSimpleClearYet Distortingand twisting view

Doggy-Door

A Poem by ashleydawn

One thought passesThen anotherThe flood gates screamwith the rush of informationAttempting to squeeze throughthe doggy door

Please Restrict Me

A Poem by ashleydawn

I beg Godto protect my tongueand guard my penAgainst the things I want to sayWell, yell reallyThis anger is surprisingand probably not newJust always ..

You Miss the Title, Not the Duty

A Poem by ashleydawn

Are you proud of me Mommy?Have I finally shown you enough?Do you brag about me Mom?I wonder these things at night...I've grown so much out herebut you..

She

A Poem by ashleydawn

Did you tell her the date?Does she even knowthat you're performing now?That you've moved up to first chairand that the teacher can't say enough?Has sh..

Views From the Stage

A Poem by ashleydawn

The dim light on stageis enough for the notesBut offers only slight shadowsto the beams on encouragement belowand thefeetthat find themselveskeeping t..

Awe

A Poem by ashleydawn

I am in aweof every musicianWords have become meaninglessinstead of speaking in tonguesThey have spoken to me in soulA language universalNever beforeH..