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Why I Write MAG

September 30, 2008
By Anonymous

I write to create
In the world’s massive novel
A page of my own

© Anonymous

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I wrote this poem to express my passion for writing. Writing is my way to have my voice heard.
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FauxedTea BRONZE said...
on Dec. 8 2012 at 11:53 pm
FauxedTea BRONZE, Denver, Pennsylvania
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I LOVE it! It's orginal, and amazing!
AngelaAxelson GOLD said...
on Nov. 12 2012 at 3:45 pm
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Favorite Quote:
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This is such an amazing and inspiring Haiku! In my school we are doing a poetry project and have to pick our  two favorite poems that we are inspired by to put in our books and I chose this as one of them (not claiming ownership, just displaying it as one of the best poems I have ever read!) Keep writing!
byebye said...
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This is a haiku done right. Well done! :)
Misfit95 said...
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Great job! No wonder it was published in the magazine :)
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Good job! :) That's exactly how I feel.
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 I loved this! Haikus are amazing because they are simple, but still make a huge impact. Great Job!!
Belluna45 PLATINUM said...
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I really like how each word showed a bigger picture, it is honestly amazing!
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WOW this is so powerful and it doesnt have that many words which makes this peice even more powerful!!! I love it!
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I like this so much! One of my favorite haiku ever! Please read, rate, and comment on my poems! Thanks!
AngelaAxelson GOLD said...
on May. 29 2012 at 9:34 am
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WOW! This Haiku is amazing and by far one of the best I have ever read.
Hifriends said...
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I've always felt like this about writing. You described my feelings so beautifully, well done!
Hifriends said...
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I've always felt like this about writing. You described my feelings so beautifully, well done!
yoda said...
on May. 7 2012 at 8:09 am
I like this poem because it is a great Haiku and their was a good rhythm.
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I love this!!
Wolfheart BRONZE said...
on Apr. 15 2012 at 4:21 pm
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Great Haiku! This is what I like about haikus, they are really short and simple but powerful if you use them right.
Kianie GOLD said...
on Mar. 7 2012 at 4:50 pm
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I love this haiku. :] I believe all writers feel this way. <3 Well, at least I do. Nice job!
KatsK DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 6 2012 at 8:03 pm
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I totally agree. Really good job!
CourtCourt DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 2 2012 at 9:10 am
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i love how so much strength is packed into those three lines! Fantastic Job!!
Kelvyn21 said...
on Mar. 2 2012 at 6:51 am
short and amazing..do me a favour please and read my poem..entitled..difference in the world.
michaela mrianda BRONZE said...
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agree that is amazing i love looking at it from time to time