Dying Potential
behind my darkest thoughts
and deepest desires
lie my most secret wishes
and not even my heart
knows their full potential
as long as I do nothing
that potential will always be there
scared to try
with a fear of failure
I sit in a wooden cell
listening to a metallic ring
that echos in my ears
I am chained to a chair
that destroys my back
and kills my dreams
but late at night
after the last cigarette
I remember who I once was
what I was destined to be
and I wonder can it still be
am I meant to live
another existance than this
do you see me crying out
cold and lonely
needing to break out
I won’t say a word
but my heart will weep
until I find my place
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Well spoken Rory… and it sends a shiver because it’s like reading myself also. Be well okay? Talk to you soon. 🙂
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“it is never too late to become what you might have been.” (i cannot remember at the moment who said that due to sleep deprivation). but it makes a lot of sense; i’ve felt the same way you just described; very well said. ~*~
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That was very awesome. I kinda feel the same way at times. Take care and I’ll talk to you later *Heather*
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-Wicked words to form a wicked poem- My friend said that to me once, and it made me laugh..so, laugh away =P I looked on my favs and saw this title on another diary, and I was like ‘What the fu*k? They’re rippin off Rory!” So, I went to go leave em a nasty note, only to find that it was your other diary..heh, I forgot that I put it on my favs =P
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Excellent expression of the deep feelings and thoughts within my friend, well scribed indeed. The flow was even and eased the reader through your words. Love to you Silent Truth Reviewed by Silent_truth
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It could also be fear of success, which you have done with this poem. It is interesting to read, and I felt in the pit of my stomache an empathy for the person in the story. I want to will that person to Go FOR IT. Reviewed by olgaalex
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Absolutely Excellent…..i found myself unable to read the poem as i was so overcome with emotion… One side note….the poem reminded me of Liverpool for some reason…. Anyway, the cosmos is more diverse and ricjher place having your creative talents in it…and if that’s not furfilling potential…then what the f**k is… Reviewed by mubzxay
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i get the feeling from this poem that something rocked your world and you are recovering trying to find out who and what you are supposed to become. may you not have any more pain. this is a truly thought evoking poem considering self-introspective. thank you, god bless . Reviewed by sherikowa
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I am not a professional poet by no means, the message behind your poem is real and heart felt. I don’t like to critique poetry, but I love to read it and I am all about the message that is written within. Keep up the great work and please review some of my poetry. Very powerful words coming from someone so young, care to explain the feelings behind this poem. Reviewed by jbond14
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Disturbing and so frequently true. Expresses well the inertia that limits so many of us. Makes you think, the sign of a good poem. and not even my heart knows their full potential–good line as long as I do nothing that potential will always be there–also a good line what I was destined to be–interesting but my heart will weep until I find my place–good image Reviewed by hoar
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Great expression from the depths of your soul! Very well communicated and your paint a great picture of your desires & wishes. Reviewed by Gypsyheart
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Wow I am so with you on this. I could really feel your pain. I hope you find your place soon. We all deserve that. VEry well written. Reviewed by scarlettdreams
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This poem has great emotion. It really makes me want to do all the things my fear holds me back from doing. Good job. Rachel Reviewed by eveningrose15
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