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Slow Seconds

January 2, 2012
By shmam7624 SILVER, Evansville, Wisconsin
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shmam7624 SILVER, Evansville, Wisconsin
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We must become the change we want to see<br /> -Mahatma Gandhi

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A suspense so aggravating
Can't eat
Can't sleep
Staring down the clock
As seconds
Slow, slow seconds
Tick by
Seconds turn to minutes
Slow, slow minutes
And finally
After your brain
Nearly melts
And flows out your ears
From the wait
It arrives
And the clock is forgotten
The seconds still go on
But faster this time
Until time seems to stop
And the wait
Begins again.

© Hadley B., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I can't stand waiting. Although I am normally very patient, some things I can't handle. Especially when I'm excited about them.
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thezebrasgray PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 2:26 pm
thezebrasgray PLATINUM, Taylorsville, Utah
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I really like this! You express yourself well
shmam7624 SILVER said...
on Jan. 5 2012 at 9:40 pm
shmam7624 SILVER, Evansville, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
We must become the change we want to see<br /> -Mahatma Gandhi

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Thank you! And yes, I agree, my Spanish class is very boring.
AvaJay GOLD said...
on Jan. 5 2012 at 9:36 pm
AvaJay GOLD, Spokane, Washington
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Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not pray for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it.<br /> ~ Tagore

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Wow great job! Time felt like it slowed down when I read this! Reminded me of waiting for my Spanish class to get out!