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Without You
My heart is drumming
As the cannon sounds
Crimson stains the dirt
As my eyes look around
As the numbers dwindle
Your hand grazes mine
We're both wondering
If we'll make it out alive
Stand shoulder to shoulder
Heartbeat tense, feet ready
I promise I'll protect you
If you'll just hold me steady
I could live, you could die
You have to live, I do too
But honestly, I'd rather die
Than live life without you
And here we stand, so serene
As the final cannon did ring
We made it through, me and you
Listen to the Mockingjays sing
Inspired by Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's story in The Hunger Games.
© Shelby Pryor
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Fri, 2024-02-16 23:50
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hippiemoon
Sun, 2024-02-18 15:02
I love this poem!! I’ve also
I love this poem!! I’ve also been in the space where I believe that I will die without a certain person, but life always goes on!! Wish you the best. Hugs!
-hippiemoon
the moon and the stars made us who we are <3
Shelby Pryor
Sun, 2024-02-18 20:52
Hippiemoon
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Tawny023
Mon, 2024-02-19 00:08
So sweet
So sweet and well written
Shelby Pryor
Wed, 2024-02-21 17:52
Tawny023
Awww thank you+