Poems from michaelanewton

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I'm fairly new to poetry writing, and I'm very frightful about sharing it with people! But, I love it. Poetry is an outlet for me. I've gone my whole life bottling my emotions so I always gave the illusion of confidence. But now, I have a way to express myself. My goal with every poem I write is to capture a feeling. I strive to depict with words what can only be felt by the heart.
 There is no pain quite as terrible as that of waiting. It consumes all.   Waiting is the core root of all destruction found in each...
 Is looking through clear glass the same as being outside? With my eyes open wide, pressed against, I reach an impasse.   A chill frosts...
I come seeking inspiration, It's been awhile since my last visit. My nerves bring perspiration. I search deep, worried I'll miss it.   My...
 I am an assortment of untapped potential. Is this the world's way of saying I have nothing?   Ten years from now will I still have...
My pain is not sharp My pain does not cut My pain is sweet like a harp My pain makes me a mutt.   My torture was trust My torture was...

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