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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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bananapan PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 21 2011 at 12:54 am
bananapan PLATINUM, Issaquah, Washington
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This feels so simply elegant.
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 16 2011 at 10:41 am
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Great job! so nice! I just wrote two books called nightstalker and the beast. please check them out and read them, and make sure u post comments! Thanks! :D (sorry for advertizing!)
Wildflower30 SILVER said...
on Jul. 16 2011 at 2:52 am
Wildflower30 SILVER, Kolkata, Other
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So do I! So do I! This is beautiful! True! Crystal true! :D
NEVER_Perfect SILVER said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 12:30 pm
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Wow...These 3 Lines Have So Much Meaninq & I Also Write To Have MY Voice Heard . Amazinq :)
redhairCat PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 13 2011 at 3:16 pm
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Could you look at my haiku poems Doubt, All Alone, and Seeing Your Soul, please? Thank you!
CharBubble BRONZE said...
on Jul. 13 2011 at 6:22 am
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I agree! This poem was whirling through my mind all day.
Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 11:28 pm
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Wow. The simplicity of the symbolism here is so beautiful. I'm astounded. This is amazing. 
Dancer26 SILVER said...
on Jul. 5 2011 at 1:07 pm
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I will, please check out mine as well. 
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on Jul. 5 2011 at 11:38 am
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it really shows your passion, and reflects mine! love it!

see my poem too!

Dancer26 SILVER said...
on Jul. 4 2011 at 11:35 pm
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This was great, I loved it. You did a great job. Please check out my work. 

&hearts; Dancer26

Vacilator BRONZE said...
on Jul. 4 2011 at 9:02 pm
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totally and 100% agreed
Vacilator BRONZE said...
on Jul. 4 2011 at 9:01 pm
Vacilator BRONZE, Merritt Island, Florida
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One word for this: YES!  Totally describes why anyone would want to write =)

Please visit my work, too =)

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Funny, my name is Emily M, too. (:
This is a great piece, I absolutely love haikus. 
IamRevy BRONZE said...
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Lovely! Every passionate writers words
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So true and inspiring. You are amazing!
freeflow23 GOLD said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 3:34 pm
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There is no better way to express the passion of a true writer.
raindropsondaisies SILVER said...
on Jun. 2 2011 at 11:32 pm
raindropsondaisies SILVER, Peyton, Colorado
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You inspire me.

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graciemurr BRONZE said...
on May. 22 2011 at 1:40 pm
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This is really really good! Keep writing! It was a beautiful poem :)
lmd_4994 GOLD said...
on May. 21 2011 at 7:27 pm
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Totally awesome!!
missscribbles SILVER said...
on May. 21 2011 at 9:10 am
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Wiser words were never spoken.