The Elm 2016-2017 2017 The Elm Literary Magazine | Page 36

MAIN ATTRACTION
by Lydia Lindsey
Living in my mind,
once again,
truly believing
everything I find.
The words carry
in the whistles of the wind,
twirling around and entering
my sacred thought holder.
I have no control
over my heart and soul.
Thoughts take action
and becomes the main attraction.
My brain talks to me
like a friend,
except it’s my enemy-
all twisted up mentality.
Waiting for the one
who sees my craziness
as uniquely beautiful
Under the moon, stars, and sun.
Wondering whose choice will be spontaneous,
not knowing it is simultaneous.
Growing together with our
mentality unstable, over controlling minds.
That my friend... is love,

& that puts on a show.
Untitled
Paris Maness
10th Grade
Colored pencil and ink
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