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Entrancing Shadows

February 1, 2010
By SilverLuna SILVER, _________, Washington
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SilverLuna SILVER, _________, Washington
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&quot;Come fairies take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.&quot;.... W.B. Yeats.<br /> &quot;Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.&quot; - Douglas Adams

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He is the balance of light and dark,
While I am that of coal and soot.
My darkness reigns in my terror,
That which this light will leave me.
The coal so deep, so rich in black.
The soot so encompassing, covering my back.
His light though small shines bright,
My darkness swallows whole, feasting on past delight.
He looks to me with wondrous fascination,
As if my presence does not bring devastation.
With hand extended I beckon forward,
“Come my child, come appease my forces.”
His child-like innocence so easily quashed.
“Bye-bye little birdie,” and he’s swathed with cloth.

© Feichen Z., McLean, VA

The author's comments:
I--as ever--was in math class and began to jot down the words that came to me. This was actually the first poem I put together with these words, and I wrote another that is similiar, yet it's from a completely different percpective. I've posted this other version as well, so please comment on both of these works!
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TheRareBreed PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 29 2022 at 10:19 am
TheRareBreed PLATINUM, Lambertville, Michigan
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“The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." I guess that means we're just products of whoever made us and we don't have much control. The thing is, when people use that phrase, they ignore the most critical part: the falling. Within the logic of that saying, the apple falls every single time. Not falling isn't an option. So, if the apple has to fall, the most important question in my mind is what happens to it upon hitting the ground? Does it touch down with barely a scratch? Or does it smash on impact? Two vastly different fates. When you think about it, who cares about its proximity to the tree or what type of tree spawned it? What really makes all the difference, then, is how we land.”<br /> ― Val Emmich, Dear Evan Hansen

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Very well done Luna, Im amazed at how real this felt. Please continue to write and bring this wonder into your writing.
feartheuntypical GOLD said...
on Oct. 9 2010 at 7:52 pm
feartheuntypical GOLD, Nelson, Other
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WOW WOW WOW!!! do you mind if I post this on my tumblr? I ll give you full credit I just love love love it!!!! :D
SilverLuna SILVER said...
on Aug. 19 2010 at 12:57 pm
SilverLuna SILVER, _________, Washington
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&quot;Come fairies take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.&quot;.... W.B. Yeats.<br /> &quot;Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.&quot; - Douglas Adams

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Thanks, and yeah, it's be my pleasure to look at some of yours!(: Always write!
SilverLuna SILVER said...
on Aug. 19 2010 at 12:56 pm
SilverLuna SILVER, _________, Washington
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&quot;Come fairies take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.&quot;.... W.B. Yeats.<br /> &quot;Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.&quot; - Douglas Adams

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Thanks alot! I really appreciate the advice!(:
_Mags_ SILVER said...
on Aug. 13 2010 at 1:18 am
_Mags_ SILVER, Somewhere, North Carolina
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this is an amazing poem. you have a lot of talent. I haven't read the other poem but i'm sure its just as good as that one.

btw-can you check out some of my stuff if you get the chance?

DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD said...
on Aug. 12 2010 at 7:30 pm
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD, Martinsville, New Jersey
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Worry is simply a misuse of the imagination.

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good, but i liked the other one better.  and i wouldnt recomend you to put them together.
SilverLuna SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2010 at 5:20 pm
SilverLuna SILVER, _________, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Come fairies take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.&quot;.... W.B. Yeats.<br /> &quot;Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.&quot; - Douglas Adams

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Really?! That's awesome! I'm just about out of my mind waiting for the next book in the series to come out! Haha!
SilverLuna SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2010 at 5:19 pm
SilverLuna SILVER, _________, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Come fairies take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame.&quot;.... W.B. Yeats.<br /> &quot;Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.&quot; - Douglas Adams

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I really appreciate that! Thanks so much!(:
MissFaber SILVER said...
on Mar. 22 2010 at 11:39 am
MissFaber SILVER, Wayne, New Jersey
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Nothing Less.

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great poem... I wouldn't advise you to combine it with the second one. they're great like this.

oh- I just checked your info- and i LOVE the chaos walking series!!!!
sydelle PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 12:47 pm
sydelle PLATINUM, Estacada, Oregon
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This was spectacular! The tension and almost confusion from the speaker held me captivated. You really have a talent for this kind of writing, keep it up!