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Ink Bleeds Through

November 2, 2011
By Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Now Cinderella don't you go to sleep, it's such a bitter form of refuge, oh don't you know the kingdom's under siege, and everbody needs you. - The Killers

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Spirals of cursive ink,
Bleed across the page,
For the first time in weeks,
You feel a smile lift your face.
Your ocean of regret,
Now turned to a sea of rage,
A valley of fish,
Fill this once empty cage.

You don’t have to do anything,
Just sit back and relax,
Lean forward in a fervor,
Raise your pen as if it’s an axe.
Smile to yourself,
As bodies fill the turf,
If it turns out you don’t like it,
You can always clear away the dirt.

Pick up a fresh piece of paper,
An unblemished plot of earth,
The words are all there now,
Their meanings yours to discern,
Just remember to be careful,
Watch what you choose.
Always be careful,

Because ink bleeds through.

© Lauren M., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
This is really about becoming lost in something you are passionate about... for me it's writing.
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thatgirl99 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 18 2012 at 6:44 pm
thatgirl99 BRONZE, Darien, Connecticut
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The poem conveys beautiful visual images through your descriptive word choice.  Simply wonderful poetry!
so_joy SILVER said...
on Aug. 15 2012 at 8:51 pm
so_joy SILVER, Navesink, New Jersey
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Great! Nice imagery. Fantastic job! Please read,rate, and comment on my poems! Thanks!
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on Mar. 18 2012 at 1:07 pm
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is really cool i love the descripition and what is means :) it is so awesome :)
AngelForeverBleedingLove DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 5 2012 at 12:08 pm
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This is really creative and deep! It really captivates the feeling of being passionate about what you're writing. You are a very talented writer, keep writing!

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this is really great keep writing you have a talent
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This was awesome! "Your ocean of regret Now turned to a sea of rage" Powerfully written! And it reads well. Great job!!!
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Absolutely lovely. I understand, intimately.
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agrred...for me its soccer and writing! ill hafta remember this!
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wicked poem and i totally get it cause i feel the same way with my singing and writing, keep up the good work
HoloWise PLATINUM said...
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Wow, this is really a wonderful poem. I never thought about these things. This is really good.
Jessah GOLD said...
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This is simply amazing. I don't know any other way to explain it.
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I really dig this. Very lyrical. Its lucid and resonant. Good stuff!
Anonymous_7 SILVER said...
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OOOOOhhh this was awesome!!! It makes me want to go write something! it flow well and is very inspiring. Great Job!!!
inkblot13 PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 17 2011 at 4:12 pm
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This is incredible! 5 put of 5 stars most definately!
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on Dec. 4 2011 at 1:27 pm
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I love this!:D You could really relate to it. It brings inspiration to the reader, to incourage them to pick up a pen and step into their own world. Great job:D
youngspeare BRONZE said...
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Wow! I can totally relate to this poem. Great work!
Please check out my first poem on teenink. Would appreciate it :) 
Loftus GOLD said...
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Seriously this poem is KILLER!! LOVE THIS!