A Mixed Solution

Posted January 22, 2008.

There are ten trees
Blowing around me.
I’ve counted them,
All 1 through 10.
Ahead there is a
Fork in the road.
I stand here with
My mind twisting out
Of control. One path
Seems to lead to eternal
Misunderstanding; the
Other to a foggy heart.
Either way I’m doomed.
Sweet Mother of Mary,
I feel like crying

Black tears, all alone
Like a child. Just call
Me Ms. Self-Destruct.
Even though I don’t
Make any drastic moves,
Every daybreak is
A sad blue morning.
There is a point of
No return. I will
Follow the path with
32 fiery stars to
Lead me on.

by JoMarie, 12th grade

(fork photo via flickr)

No Responses to “A Mixed Solution”

1. 

   keith hilman

   What a mature piece of writing, and deeply moving.

   January 22nd, 2008 Reply
2. 

   Tumblewords

   Agreeing with Keith – then remembering how close to the surface emotions are at that age. Nicely written.

   January 22nd, 2008 Reply
3. 

   gautami tripathy

   very well writte. as keith said, mature piece of writing..

   January 23rd, 2008 Reply
4. 

   Crafty Green Poet

   I like the atmosphere in this, slightly mystical, I also like the 32 fiery stars

   January 23rd, 2008 Reply