This piece below came out while I was listening to Hate Me by Blue October from their album Foiled. It has nothing to do with the lyrics, but it somewhat inspired and moved me to write the following. Feel free to listen to it while reading this. It’s available at youtube. Warning, the song has one or two swear words. If that offends you, I suggest skip it.
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the image is tore in pieces
the script is burnt
the bottom is scraped
nothing left to wipe
on your way out
take your shadow with you
wipe your footsteps
erase your lingering smells
but carry this sorrow on your shoulders
for it’s yours now
use it as a cloth
to wipe any sinister dropping
left on the corner of your mouth
or use it as a pillow
to lay your heart at night
for even an empty heart
needs a company
like an empty cup
needs its saucer
for even an empty heart
needs a rest
so it can continue its next score
tomorrow is another day
another hunting experience
more arrows to release
more bodies to lie on the ground
trees have been chopped
branches are all broken
birds have flown away
all habitats are gone
chased away or hunted
the play ground is destined to be deserted
eventually empty
then…
…hate me then
Lost and Found, A Continuous Journey 
Wow, that brought tears to my eyes. That was powerfully deep. Love that song too btw.
Catlas, that is probably one of the most emotional-ridden song that I’ve ever heard. The video one was even more profound. I remember how I felt when I first saw the video. It left such a lasting impact. Thank you very much for your comment here. It means a lot to me.
That song has actually said so much to me that I have linked this post in my blog today.. http://catlas.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/heart-strings/
“Take your shadow with you” such a powerful and true line. I can really relate to it.
thank you for your comment, Laura Maria. Loved your poem too, a powerful one.
sad reality check, well done.
thank you for commenting again, Morning. I always appreciate your visits and comments.
Wow. What a great poem. I liked “take your shadow with you”. It doesn’t get more definite than that.
thank you, Judy. appreciate your visit and comment. 🙂
I like this piece -it is modern and fresh.
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Hello.
Powerful words indeed.
I’d never heard of the group before, so I headed on over to You Tube for a sneak peek. Emotional video.
Thanks for sharing & visiting. Your comment was appreciated.
A Sweet, Spanish Flower
what an amazing poem! fantastic and full of true passions.