Caroline Guedes Poems

I look at my reflection
and see all my imperfections
I start making a list
of all the changes I wish
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Her alarm clock was always set for 7: 39
She was the kind of person who was always on time
She gave a piece of herself to everyone she knew
She always had an answer for every question you threw
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When you look at me
I see so many things
I see the intensity of your feelings for me
I see your insecurites
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I've lost my mind
such a sweet thing to lose
Anyone with a mind would
not think of the things I do
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I've painted chevrons on the road leading to me
I've written poems in the clouds hoping you'd see
I've worn your favourite colour as a sign
I've been daydreaming, hoping you'd be mine
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Food doesn't tempt me anymore
I only sleep due to exhaustion
I wake up with pain in my ribs
My poor heart has been broken
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How I wish I could squeeze your hand
and tell you this is not the end
I pray that you'd believe me
You're lying on a small hospital bed
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I can't stop you from leaving
I can't make you change your mind
Your heart is set on soaring
Just come back to me in time
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I woke up today with a dominating urge
to pack my suitcase, get my cds and my purse
I'm going to drive, drive, drive
but it's not like I want to leave it all behind
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I'll keep driving until the tank is empty
Until the memories fade away
I heard a song that reminded me
Of all those painful days
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