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Counterparts by CL I found him in the back corner Of a dark and forbidden room. The subtle light shone on him, Although I was afraid to go near. Slowly, maybe too slowly, I followed the ray of light. I picked him off the dusty shelf. He was old and worn, His binding peeling away. Five hundred and thirty-two waterlogged pages, Resting on dried glue. My fingerprints quickly appeared on his cover, Interrupting an even layer of dust. I was locked in, I could no longer hide the fact that I had entered the dim room. I was scared, I was vulnerable. My trembling fingers opened the front cover. His pages were crisp, But not tattered. They had been touched by many, But his words were left unscathed. My fingers stroked the first sentence, My eyes followed onto the next. His thoughts became a part of me, As I flipped from page to page. I was taken away, Swept into another world. Reality was distant, I could see in the shadows. I sa

Waiting by CL It took courage But the rope has been set aside My heart can love No more restraint My mind can dream My pen can write My person can be But is that what you want Is it what you heart hears Insecurities rage The only place I'm certain Is beside you Your presence felt Hands unknowingly brush mine But they are so far Moments we share My guard can be let down It will take courage  But the rope has been set aside

Washed Over by CL His blue eyes reflect on Blue droplets coming from mine I feel empty With no physical strength No drive to rise How can I be so caught up He is a person Not my God But he holds So much of my love He's crappy to me He takes me for granted He doesn't give 110% And I'm not his queen Yet, I stay I stay through sleepless nights Shaking as I fall asleep And dark mornings Where no sign of him arises Clinging onto the hope That he will improve It is in my best interest that I leave I know this to be true But I don't  My heart stays My eyes heavy Tired from trying Worn from persevering  I just sit motionless And let his blue eyes wash over me

Weathered by CL Dark clouds drift closer, Neck aches foreshadow the pain. I run for shelter? No, for I can bear all rain. My feet are now weights, Holding me in my right place, Keep me from mistakes. Darkness uncovers what is. As sunlight hides fists. Rain pours into this abyss.  Victimized by wind, Throwing oceans in my soul, Drops penetrate thoughts. My mouth gaping as to scream, Yet words do not seem To connect to emotions, The water has sparked. As lightness rejoins wet ground, Clouds fade into shrouds. My weights still, but water raves. I, the source of rain. As the sun attempts to dry, I thank its presence. But, one day I, too, will thank the dark clouds. For I believe that it is my sadness That emanates my happiness. And it is crying That refreshes my vision.

This Time by CL 6 months time passes Your name Appearing on my phone In my mind Every day Yet I still Feel excitement rush through Butterflies shiver my spine The idea of love dances in my mind But do you still Feel the same this time?

Lifeless Comfort by CL Lately, my bed is the best company. Disturbed by the sound of uneven breaths. Thoughts become blankets, silence my pillow. The only thing that understands what is. A swaddled child in lifeless comfort. My mind afraid of its disinterest. Distancing myself from those who hold joy. Alien thoughts have arrived unwelcome. My role model, forgotten how to love. Happy and belligerent, has left me. Far from home. Home where love and happiness can be found. But now, where I lie in lifeless comfort.