http://slow.writerscafe.org/JoyLynn The original writings of author Joy Lynn en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776082216 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 It all started with a flickThe flame slowly dancing before meI move it around the metal and count1... 2... 3...I hear a voice behind my doorBut I am to focused to stop8... 9... 10...The song on my iPod continues to playI begin to get consumed in the music"Hold me close, don't let go..."17... 18.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JoyLynn/1324603/ My mind is a mess. How can someone you say had 'everything'Feel so empty and hate their existence?I have so many people around meYet I am convinced I am alone.Their smiles look fake.Everything they sayAre heard as lies.I can't trust anyone.I am always alone.I hide the truth with a halfhearted smileA.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JoyLynn/1324599/ I haven't written a poem in over 2 years, so please don't be too harsh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JoyLynn/1104325/