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Poetry: Writing

by Ryan Headley

I'm flying, I'm writing
Thoughts running through me
Shooting from my brain to the page
As I elevate
Elated as I soar
Above reality

I'm floating, I'm writing
Pen to paper
Above the clouds
Objects distort
As imagination lifts me
Alone with this page

I'm dying, not writing
Shackles restrict me
A straight-jacket contains my urge
Agony
It must erupt
My throat is tight

I'm breathing, I'm writing
I gasp
I find the perfect word
My heart punches my chest
Warmth, rejoice
I exhale, it's bliss
I'm flying, I'm writing

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