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"The Core" by Stephanie Nel

Stephanie Nel 2011-09-23 The Core The core of my state Rooted in my sadness I cannot get up Trapped by my own devices I am stuck Blind-sidedly reaching out I am not seen Again I am not seen.

"Words disappearing into nothingness" by Caroline Ashington

Caroline Ashington 2011-09-23 Words disappearing into nothingness Words disappearing into nothingness, Thin barbs twisting, piercing. Soul-blood drips into my Being, Coagulating into hard unfeeling lumps, Behind which scars hide.

"A day, a week, and 6 000 years ago ..." by Jean de Villiers

Jean de Villiers 2011-09-23 A day, a week, and 6 000 years ago ... I'm saying goodbye for the last time tonight I'm gonna miss the way you smile in the bright autumn light And nothing compares to the way that you make me feel But it's time to let go, it's not going to be long until ...

"Another misfit" by Schalk Kearney

Schalk Kearney 2011-09-23 Another misfit why does my reason sound so downtown why does everything that I say seem so low why do you … why do you even bother just cut me loose and leave me out to dry

"Leave me alone" by Pieter Boning

Pieter Boning 2011-09-23 Leave me alone 0:00-0:16: Intro 0:16-0:32: Verse 1 Why do you keep killing me Why can’t you just let me be I’m so sick of you And the things you’ve put me through

"Would you" by Nicholas Muller

Nicholas Muller 2011-09-23 Would you Oh I’d run to you And hold you tight ‘Cause I got you back I’ll kiss you good night I’m crazy about you The way you gaze at me Has got me thinking That you’re the one I need

"True" by Nicholas Muller

Nicholas Muller 2011-09-23 True I used to care without a thought that true love can't be bought but now I see your love's fake turned out to be my biggest mistake

"Concrete" by Daniella Deysel

Daniella Deysel 2011-09-23 Concrete I harmonise your promises with my Longing creating a song to soothe the cracks of a devastating, hurting, Past

"Polaroid" by Daniella Deysel

Daniella Deysel 2011-09-23 Polariod I take pictures of you when you leave I collect them in times of need To remind me How it would’ve been if I’d given in

"Concrete expression" by Melanie Joubert

Melanie Joubert 2011-09-23 Concrete expression You mend broken cords of my heart When you smile I’m thrown at your mercy, By your gentle, tender touch Captured by your charm I am failing to control

"Falling for you" by Melanie Joubert

Melanie Joubert 2011-09-23 Falling for you I don’t know what it is When I pick up the phone and find that you’re not home my heart grows sad and my song turns blue my tears are falling, falling over you.

"My song" by Melanie Joubert

Melanie Joubert 2011-09-23 My song I like to scoop my notes now and then I like to skip a beat if you know what I mean I like to sing a little, sing a little, sing a little off my key

"Backyard" by Meel Vignetting

Meel Vignetting 2011-09-23 Backyard Nothing could stop me from leaving. Nothing could keep me there. They tried to stop my breathing. They tried to cut my air.

"Trouble" by Meel Vignetting

Meel Vignetting 2011-09-23 Trouble Here's my tale, a lesson taught To the male egotistical heart When you take your lady there You honestly don't care where it goes, as long as it goes Ohhhhhhh

"Walking in the snow" by Meel Vignetting

Meel Vignetting 2011-09-23 Walking in the snow You look at me And your eyes stare right through me I know we've been alone before But I’ve never felt it this strongly

"On the other side" by Candice Masters

Candice Masters 2011-09-23 On the other side Soft and reminiscent of a loving touch Hard and not resembling oh so very much Deeper understanding of your heart and mine Quickly now approaching the awaiting finish line

"Hoeveel" deur Quintin Smit

Quintin Smit 2011-09-23 Hoeveel Hoeveel sal dit verg om normaal te wees Hoeveel sal dit vat om elke dag ’n stukkie te lees Al wat ek wil hê is stilte en ’n “party” of twee Almal smag na ’n vakansie by die see Maar alles wat saak maak in die lewe is vergete Ek mis my sielsgewete.

"For a love lost, a faded picture" by Talene van Wyk

Talene van Wyk 2011-09-23 For a love lost, a faded picture The skies are heaven-sent And the roses are broken They bleed the love that Would kill to live

"No matter what" by Talene van Wyk

Talene van Wyk 2011-09-23 No matter what I’ve been hurt, you’ve been too. How can you explain love to me? How can you explain life to me? I want to love, I want to live.

"Fragment of a dream" by Talene van Wyk

Talene van Wyk 2011-09-23 Fragment of a dream I am a fragment of a dream And I’m left open to decide If I walk alone Or do I run and hide
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