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July 10, 2011
By IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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To feel the cold breeze
And wrap my arms
Around myself
For some warmth
Is what I want to do
But all I feel
Is the smoke
From the vehicles
On the road.

The author's comments:
What inspired me to write this is a cold breeze that passed through the balcony. The feeling of it touching me is soothing. But then, when I looked down to see the streets, I saw the gray smoke from the vehicles. What a waste for nature! And, oh, this is obviously a free-verse poem. This is my first since I usually write with meters and rhymes.
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beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 14 2012 at 1:37 pm
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.<br /> --Eleanor Roosevelt

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Yeah! Awesome poem~ It's time we start taking better care of our earth.
Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 7 2011 at 2:41 am
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
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&quot;Everything&#039;s a triangle.&quot; ~ My mother<br /> <br /> &quot;Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it&#039;s the easiest way to be heard.&quot;

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Wow. I love the imagery in this poem. It was very well put together. Well done:)
Emily.L GOLD said...
on Aug. 2 2011 at 1:07 pm
Emily.L GOLD, Gilbert, Arizona
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&quot;Sometimes, we just have to be happy with what people can offer us. Even if it&#039;s not what we want, at least it&#039;s something. &quot; -Sarah Dessen

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One of your best poems :) Keep writing!
Raytheraym PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 11:47 am
Raytheraym PLATINUM, Belton, Missouri
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Very meaningful! Good job!
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 24 2011 at 3:49 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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&lrm;&quot;I&rsquo;m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don&rsquo;t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world.&quot; - Beyonc&eacute;

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Yes, I kind of feel guilty too. I hope it gets better... if only people would cooperate.
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 24 2011 at 12:32 am
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
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the world is so beautiful but so damaged bu it's inhabitants and we're all found guilty beautiful poem
Kai17 GOLD said...
on Jul. 21 2011 at 11:46 am
Kai17 GOLD, Spokane, Washington
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This is really, really cool. I love the contrast between the good and the not-so-good.

If this is your first free-verse, it's really good. Especially for a first time. =)

Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 19 2011 at 2:55 pm
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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What the front door.

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i do love this captain, and i do think its awesome how you got your inspiration. youre creative and it is that this is short and full of sweetness. fait ta danse.
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 2:18 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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&lrm;&quot;I&rsquo;m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don&rsquo;t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world.&quot; - Beyonc&eacute;

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Thanks. I'll try that. :)
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 1:51 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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&lrm;&quot;I&rsquo;m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don&rsquo;t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world.&quot; - Beyonc&eacute;

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Thanks but I was actually talking about my wrapping my arms around me for warmth because the breeze makes me cold. ;)

Thanks again and I'm glad you like it. :D
TheHangingGirl BRONZE said...
on Jul. 16 2011 at 10:59 pm
TheHangingGirl BRONZE, Winter Haven, Florida
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&quot;Poets utter great and wise things that they themselves can not comprehend.&quot;

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I really liked it. I liked how you said it would wrap around you. 
FeedTheBirds SILVER said...
on Jul. 13 2011 at 1:53 pm
FeedTheBirds SILVER, San Diego, California
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I feel like this poem could actually be about much more. It has a dark hint to it, like the  narrator just witnessed an accident or maybe smoke from his/her burned down house. And you don't necessarily have to change the poem itself to give it more "oomph" but just the title. Like renaming it "T-Boned" or "The sirens are still too far away". I really like the poem, but I just feel it could have more to stand on.