6/18/11

Axis
By Laura Maddox


A kiss upon the cheek
is spinning on its axis.
Another day, another night
rehearsed as if to practice.

Yes and no are white or black,
a decision turned a hue.
Are you worth less to me
or am I worth more to you?

A look into your eyes
leaves me anxious even more.
A diamond ring flees the scene
an outlined shape upon our floor.

The love of you and me
was broken by reply.
A scar upon your heart
sealed closed with a goodbye.

Impassive, we embrace
nothing like we practiced.
A kiss upon the cheek
left spinning on its axis.


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I'm Laura Maddox, a 19-year-old sophomore at Appalachian State University. I love to write, drink coffee, watch movies, cook, read and dream about one day living in a big city. I've never been in love but I don't let that stop me from writing love poems!