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March 30, 2010
By thewriteidea DIAMOND, Pleasanton, California
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thewriteidea DIAMOND, Pleasanton, California
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"Don't cry that it's over, smile because it has happened."

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I look without seeing,
I hear without listening.
I lick without tasting,
I sniff without smelling.

I touch without feeling,
I talk without words.
I sleep without dreaming,
I smile without happiness.

I inhale without breathing,
I play without participating.
I read without understanding,
I invite without intent.

I move without walking,
I’m still without sitting.
I’m calm without relaxation,
I exist without living.

© Elizabeth G., Marblehead, MA

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Susie Miller said...
on Oct. 9 2010 at 7:33 pm
Susie Miller, Pleasanton, California
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love the format in this piece. i know exactly what you mean in this; beautifully written
Phoenixx GOLD said...
on Oct. 4 2010 at 8:00 pm
Phoenixx GOLD, Toronto, Other
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this is really good to. Its like your there, you want to fit in, you smile in all the right places; and truly believe that you can't possibly fit in.

Another very nice piece :) 

thewriteidea DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 3 2010 at 1:55 pm
thewriteidea DIAMOND, Pleasanton, California
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thank you so much!
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on May. 19 2010 at 7:08 pm
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This is amazing! It really tugged on my heartstrings. It reminds me of a time in my life when I was really struggling too, and I'm sure a lot of people can relate to this as well. The raw emotion in all of your work is very admirable. Keep writing, 'cause you rock at it! :)
thewriteidea DIAMOND said...
on May. 19 2010 at 5:33 pm
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this is one of the few poems of mine that the reader can actually take literally. i wrote this during a hard period in my life when at the time, i believed every word written here.
Vivallaa PLATINUM said...
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last line made me want a sequal..what were you thinking when you wrote this?
foryou9 said...
on May. 2 2010 at 11:53 am
this actually made me a little sad! the end was the most powerful part; it was very moving. great job!!
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WOW! the Poem Is Good!