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November 29, 2009
By Oracion SILVER, Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Oracion SILVER, Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Fiction's not much different from Reality, sometimes people just forget to look for the magic in their own lives

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I envy those who can sing

Their voice so entrancing and beautiful

I envy those to can play music

They express beauty without words

I envy they who can draw and paint

For they can capture and tame the world into pictures

I am but a simple writer

My tools are words, wit, and imagination

But written words cannot inspire

Perhaps if they were sung or spoken

And wit only works in conversation

Not dead in ink and paper

Imagination cannot help me

For I am stuck in reality

But as I've grown I have learned

That though words are dead and lifeless

My wit breathes life into it

And my imagination gives it shape

MY words are true things

For I am a writer

And I make it real

© Kristen G., Pompton Plains, NJ

The author's comments:
I was feeling down about not being able to do stuff but I remembered that I can write and it's something I enjoyed and that made me feel better knowing I had something I could do.
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bri0720@aol.com said...
on Dec. 22 2009 at 11:43 am
My best friend is destined to become the next Claude Monet, and I was always ridiculously envious. It's comforting to see my thoughts reflected here. Thank you for writing this/
cc coa coa calley said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 1:23 pm
this poem was very good and you really have a talent for real and you should have it as your day job
cc coacoa calley said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 1:21 pm
your poem was wonderful and it really brong a spice to the real world
blankpages12 said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 10:35 am
this is breathe taking writing.It is shocking how in depth you really are to the thoughts that many writers share with you.
Zoe_T PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 7:22 am
Zoe_T PLATINUM, New City, New York
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I've read your poem and few times and I really love it. Great job!
!Sarah! BRONZE said...
on Dec. 20 2009 at 12:34 am
!Sarah! BRONZE, Deckerville, Michigan
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Loved it. You have an amazing talent, you're poetry portrays the beauty of a simple pen and paper or notebook and pencil, or an intelligent mind and a bold attitude. I enjoyed it a lot.
Ridelova101 said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 7:23 pm
I love it! and I agree with you on the last part.
Anne_K PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 19 2009 at 10:19 am
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True, very true, but I have learned that writing is anything but simple, and that written words really can inspire!
Sarah_ellen said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 10:58 pm
Ey boy I know you too! Lol.

I'll help pass them out!!
Hoangsta said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 10:47 pm
Ey girl I know you! Shoot.

Awesome poem carl. I'm going to make copies and illegally distribute them at school :D
Sarah_ellen said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 10:36 pm
I love-love-LOVED it! That's my Carlyo!! I just had an idea! You are a writer, I am an artist. You could write a book and I could illustrate it!!!! Hahahaha. Love ya, buddy ol' pal! Keep up the good work!
savina GOLD said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 9:08 pm
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I feel the same way sometimes. People say I can sing but I know Ican write and that is what I love to do; I dont have to be good at anything alse. I love your poem and you can write so dont worry avout anything.
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 8:55 pm
despurlock DIAMOND, Morgantown, West Virginia
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This is beautiful! I especially love the development! Great job! Please chck out some of my work! I'd love some comments from a fellow poet!
LeilaniLives PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 5:38 pm
LeilaniLives PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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I whole-heartedly agree.
eMiLyP GOLD said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 4:59 pm
eMiLyP GOLD, Jeannette, Pennsylvania
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I love this! It is soooo great! I especially liked the lines "Imagination cannot help me/For I am stuck in reality." IT WAS AWESOME! Bravo.
Seabosking05 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 6:31 pm
Seabosking05 BRONZE, Upton, Massachusetts
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check out confusion with life
Seabosking05 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 6:29 pm
Seabosking05 BRONZE, Upton, Massachusetts
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I like this poem it expresses your pride as a writer
L@L@girl PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 17 2009 at 1:41 pm
L@L@girl PLATINUM, Traer, Iowa
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Its exactly how I feel.
rosierachie said...
on Dec. 16 2009 at 8:05 pm
I loved it! It had a lot of flow, and a very uplifting message.
Hint said...
on Dec. 16 2009 at 7:34 pm
I think its somewhat true and somewhat not true. I find some writings inspiring and beautiful. I do agree with it being real though. Also, SIP THAT CHERRY COKE!