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Written words (for the ones i can't say)

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beyond-illusion

Published: May 27, 2013

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Written words for the ones I cannot say
They dance across tea stained paper,
Barley touching in soft, quiet grace

Born from a pencil or a pen,
They stretch across the page,
Joining in harmony every now and then

And even if my mouth stays closed,
My hands will still remain,
Crafting the words that I cannot say.

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I had to push myself to write something, so here it is!

It's supposed to be about writing letters/poetry/etc.. when you just don't know what to say or how to say it in person

(sorry there's no rhyme scheme