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Phoenixes Don't Exist

greenie's picture

Constantly searching for some form of
validation,
validating what?
approval, acknowledgement that trying
is worth it, that someone, somewhere,
is paying attention, understands that
trying...is all she has left.

It's all been done before, but they
keep getting better, and the best...
isn't good enough anymore.

They shine in grandeur, individuality,
tossing the occasional bone-compliment-gratuity fee
and they say that if she keeps trying,
she'll get there, but the truth is...

the best are the best and no amount of trying
will ever help if you're not--
no faded glory ever rises from the ashes.

Trying doesn't help.

Usagi's picture

Wow, Greenie.

Submitted by Usagi on July 2, 2008 - 21:57.

Wow, Greenie.

Your writing constantly amazes me; this one in particular.

greenie's picture

Thanks. Are you back then?

Submitted by greenie on July 2, 2008 - 22:11.

Thanks.

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