Pete Rivera Poems

As I wear my countenance with pride
Lo and behold as I take what is mine
A thief in the night
With no other light
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I hid from the truth
For it pained me to see
Lies of the unborn
Beguiling my lover and me
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Was there ever such a time
That I could persuade you to be mine?
When the lights fade and you disappear
You should know that I need you here
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The crier will cry
The liar will lie
And my God will live forever
You have not the time
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Will you shatter my defenses
With yet another mistake
For this gun shall go off
And my soul you shall take
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We had such fun
Underneath the sun
But it's done
And time has won
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You try to take a picture
Of something you cannot see
And you know you're going
Where I'll always be
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I'm lost and can't be found
Words spoken to be profound
Shouting help me doctor please
Place the needle to my knees
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Angel, call my name
To rid me of my shame
We are alike
But you are in light
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You hurt me emotionally
Like a demon burning 1000 souls
And devouring them individually
I hope you are happy
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