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Just Another Night by delisherwood, literature

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Just Another Night

Keeping quiet, feigning sleep, Silent tears drench the sheets. Nails that drag across the bed, Soon sink into skin instead. Scratching, tearing, digging deep, Trying to ease the pain that seeps— Into heart, soul, muscle, bone, Not one place that’s left alone. Wracking sobs don’t ease the pain, Feeling hopeless, going insane, Fighting the urge to draw the knife, Won’t cut too deep and end this life, Just enough for blood to spill, Release the pain that soon would kill. But scars already taint the skin, That once was such pale perfection. Fists closed tight, eyes as well,

Beneath the Mask by delisherwood, literature

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Beneath the Mask

I certainly have you all fooled, haven’t I? I’ve carefully painted this mask that I wear day after day after day… And you think you know me. Well you’re wrong. I’m not some kind, caring person; I can’t be. Because all that I see when I look into that cruel, cold mirror is a broken girl who’s bleeding— She’s bleeding and her eyes are sad and screaming for help but no one’s there to see. It’s a reflection in a lonely room So please don’t tell me I’m this great person, When you don’t even know me. Even as that mas

Intangible Dreams by delisherwood, literature

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Intangible Dreams

The things you do, the things you say, you always take my breath away. When I’ve been cold you’ve held me tight. I won’t forget That special night. Even a gesture, just a smile, means everything for awhile. And then you speak the kindest things, and for a moment my heart sings— But then I hurt, for I’m quite sure, you don’t want me; You still want her. But I keep dreaming, and continue to pray, that you’ll choose me one perfect day. I’d hurt no more, and feel just bliss, since you would give me a sweet kiss. But since I can’t say how I feel, I continue to wish my drea

Holding On by delisherwood, literature

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Holding On

Filled with pain and sorrow, Knowing it’ll be there tomorrow. Can’t get away from it— Wishing life wasn’t such shit. Desperate to escape from this, Stuck in the abyss. Trying to hide the pain; Difficult to maintain. Repeating everything is fine, Just an untruthful line. Hoping that no one will see Despair that’s inside of me. Still crying in the night, Praying it’ll be alright. Possibility of making it through; Only thing I’m holding onto.

To Be Set Free by delisherwood, literature

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To Be Set Free

Her heart and soul have been aching, she feels as though she’s slowly breaking— Falling apart, piece by piece, unable to make the destruction cease. Many times she’s knelt to pray for happiness to return someday, but try as hard as she might, she always seems to lose the fight. The pain comes back, hard and fast; She can’t bear how long this may last. She hasn’t yet failed to hold on, though often she wishes she were gone. And all of this she tries to hide— Spare others by keeping it inside. But still she hopes that there will be someone to listen and set her free.

Guarded by delisherwood, literature

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Guarded

Sometimes you’re so nice; It really seems like you care, but then you ignore me, like I’m not even there. You say you miss her dearly— Your old girlfriend— Even though she caused your relationship to end. She is not worth it; You should not cry over some stupid girl who’d leave such a great guy. The kindness you give, you should receive— Can’t you stop adoring her, and start loving me? I know I am able to return that kindness to you, and then you could be happy, which means you’d stop hurting too. I wonder if you’re aware of my feelings and dismay; You probably have no idea,

Getting Over You by delisherwood, literature

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Getting Over You

I have feelings for you, this I have said— But I really just wish you’d get out of my head. I can’t take any more of the hurt and the pain; Every time I see you, it drives me insane. Even the times when I just hear your voice, forgetting you seems like a very good choice. But it also seems though I don’t have a clue, as to how I should go about getting over you. I try and I try, but nothing will work, which leaves me with pain that continues to lurk. You are oblivious to this pain that you cause; Perhaps you would see if you took time to pause. I wish I could change, so you’d start to care, b

Breakthrough by delisherwood, literature

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Breakthrough

As I look back upon life with you, I discover the memories have begun to haze. They are blurred and muted, steady pounding rain against a thick glass window. They try to shield my aching soul, prevent the flash of intense pain that seizes my being when I think of you. Growing up, I usually knew I was safe when you acted obnoxiously. You came home, your footsteps echoing downstairs, the cool scent of your aftershave familiar and comforting. However, the fact that you could snap as easily as a brittle twig always hung heavily in the air, ominously. Within a second your furious, booming voice could crush everything and seep through every w

Freedom by delisherwood, literature

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Freedom

My entire body trembles, a fragile autumn leaf skittering across the ground. Ice cold fear shoots through my veins, but is soothed by the excitement building in my heart. I close my eyes tightly and press my face to your back, allowing the familiar fragrance of soft leather to calm me. Although my arms have grown tired from clutching you so tightly, your hard, muscular torso repeatedly reminds me that I am safe with you. I sense you turning and risk a glance upward. I am rewarded by your comforting smile. You say something to me, but it gets lost in the wind that whips around us, a thunderous clamor even when muffled by my helmet. Your

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Just Another Night by delisherwood, literature

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Beneath the Mask by delisherwood, literature

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Intangible Dreams by delisherwood, literature

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Holding On by delisherwood, literature

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Holding On

To Be Set Free by delisherwood, literature

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To Be Set Free

Guarded by delisherwood, literature

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Getting Over You by delisherwood, literature

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Getting Over You

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Breakthrough

Freedom by delisherwood, literature

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Freedom

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what i've become. by bleed-for-me-darling, literature

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what i've become.

i think i've become a smarter person since i met you. you taught me a lot of things, you know. like how to deep fry ice-cream, and how to catch dragonflies by their wings. you also taught me what it feels like to be alone. after you left, i forgot how to deep fry ice-cream and the dragonflies always seemed to slip away between my fingers. but i never forgot what it feels like to be alone. not once. my mom says i've become a stronger person since i met you. i know she's only lying to make me feel better. the truth is, you made me selfish. you sang me lullabies and kissed me in front of my parents and let me sneak bites of your food at restau

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Greatest Confession by delisherwood, literature

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Greatest Confession

I see you, and I need you. it’s not so much that I stalk— I just want to walk with you, talk with you. You’re everything to me, and it’s something you’ll never see because although you tell me I’m amazing, smart, pretty, you just don’t want me. And I cry wondering why— What it is I need to do to get the chance to be with you. I care about you so much more than her, but you won’t give me a chance, ask me to dance. I tell myself I won’t wait for you because it hurts too much to bear; but even as I say the words, I know they aren’t true

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Artist // Literature

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Deviant for 15 years
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Current Residence: Montana
Favourite genre of music: Alternative, Country, Pop, Showtunes, Etc.
Personal Quote: "Love like you've never been hurt." -Mark Twain

Favourite Bands / Musical Artists

Carrie Underwood, Cartel, Ludo, Paramore, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, The Veronicas, Etc.

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Acting, Drawing, Reading, Rock Climbing, Writing

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delisherwood

Aug 28, 2009

123 Deviations

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Yep.  There are 123 deviations that I need to either read or look at.  I've fallen quite far behind.  And I have no idea as to when I'll be able to catch up.  I just haven't been able to make myself go through them.  Plus, there's always the fact that I've got a lot going on.  Monday, just four days from today, is my first day of college.  We'll have to see how that goes.  Wish me luck!  And to those who appreciate my comments and actually end up reading this journal entry, know that I will get to your deviations eventually!  I promise!  I miss hearing about you.  Let me know how you are all doing!  ^^

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delisherwood

Jul 4, 2009

(Actual) new poems! And possible story...?

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I finally submitted two poems I've written rather recently.  I'm a little peeved with myself by the fact that I really don't have that much new stuff.  I had to write a ton for my creative writing class and I enjoyed it, but now that I'm out of the class I haven't been writing nearly as much.  But since I enjoy it, I'm going to try to do it more! In my creative writing class we also had to write short (that actually ended up being kind of long) stories.  I feel like mine turned out fairly well, and I'm thinking about making a few edits to it and submitting it.  I'm not sure anyone is going to want to read that long of a story though.  I gues

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delisherwood

Jul 3, 2009

New poems! Well, technically old poems...

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I have finally posted some more poetry of mine!  And I'm apparently going to post a journal entry about it too!  I'll warn you that it kind of sucks, but at least it's something more than what's been sitting in my gallery for the past few months.  If you haven't read that stuff already, you should!  I've been told it's good!  See, I even made a rhyme, that must mean I'm good at poetry, right?  Anyway, the pieces I just posted were from over a year ago, when I thought poetry had to rhyme.  So, some of them kind of bother me, but maybe they don't suck as much as I think they do.  I'm also planning on submitting some stuff I've written recently.

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Saiyukigirl09

Jul 31, 2009

I felt like I haven't talked to you in a while. D8 Did I offend you or something?

(If I did, I'm sorry >////<

I just was wondering. :/

delisherwood

Jul 31, 2009

Oh no, not at all! I'm sorry you got that impression. I've been busy lately (which includes dealing with my current rather crappy situation) and haven't really had the time or been in the mood to read things on dA. I will get to it eventually though, I promise! Luckily, I have been bothering to check messages. I definitely would have felt bad if you had to wait days to get my response to this. So yeah, no worries! ^^ <3

Saiyukigirl09

Aug 1, 2009

Ahhhh, okay! I'm sorry about your crappy situation!

<3 I was just hoping it wasn't me you were upset at lol I hope you feel better soon!

delisherwood

Aug 2, 2009

It's okay, it's my life. Haha. And well, now you know I wasn't upset with you! You actually like win for being the only person to notice or care, haha. And because you were so nice to care and because I felt bad that you thought I was upset with you I went through all the stuff you've posted and read it! Still got to go through everybody else's stuff though... And as for me feeling better, well, something alright happened today, so that was good. In three weeks (holy crap only three weeks... I had to double-check that I counted right) my situation will begin to get better, and in four things should start getting a lot better. And because I am a writer this whole thing was way too long. So yeah, shutting up now! ^^

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freakytiki

Jul 28, 2009

Lauren, how did you get your deviantID up? I can't get mine upppp D8

And you're pretty 8D

delisherwood

Jul 28, 2009

When you upload the picture, you have to categorize it as deviantART related > deviantID. Then you can upload it to your profile from the deviantID box on your profile.

Thank you!

And thank you for the

too, by the way. ^^

freakytiki

Jul 28, 2009

Thanks!

And no problem!

And I'd been meaning to do it for the longest time, sorry it took so long D8!