No Houdini

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  • Frustrations Of Life

    No Houdini

    Locked in a straight jacket

    Struggling to break free

    I have no escape route

    No magicians key

    Bound by the trappings

    Of life’s locks and chains

    On the verge of breaking

    Trying to stay sane

    I’ll lie here inert

    Maybe stillness is the key

    Perhaps someone will come

    Break these chains and set me free

    I have no clever way out

    For I am no Houdini

    I have no great illusions

    I’m right here ,why can’t you see me?

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    Rygar commented on No Houdini

    01-08-2010

    again you rhythm is impeccable and the emotion emanating from this one is one of loneliness and fear...btw, i see you :)
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    StandingBear commented on No Houdini

    09-24-2009

    A nicely written, philosophical work. Seems we all go through this phase and many never escape. Great write.
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