sharp smiles by Mariah Pompa

It whittles away at my mind,
Don't ask I can't name them all,

They fade to the back of my mind,
Granting me peace till someone brings it up,

It slaps me on the back,
making me recoil,

I don't want to be crushed by it,
The weight of my future,
How I feel it's the lack there of,

Subtle smiles and empty encouragement,
It doesn't help me,

the pressures still there,
Whittling away at my mind.

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Just reach for it, You've worked for this, Dressed up for this, filled out enough damned paper work for this, The cool metal slips through your sweaty fingers, A quick swipe on your pant leg saves face, The handle clicks against the ring on your finger, You may have a heart attack before you know, Your chest aches at that thought, Adjusting the knot in your tie, Lighten the load, Take the handle, its time to go.

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