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Prologue

March 30, 2012
By wordbeater SILVER, Sharpsburg, Georgia
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wordbeater SILVER, Sharpsburg, Georgia
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Truth is beauty and beauty truth, that is all ye know on earth and all ye need to know.<br /> <br /> Keats

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A fistful of air
to the lungs
dark like cigarette buds
in spring to bloom
cancerous suns
red and hot
like the roof of my tongue
glistening
the last button
of conversation
undone.

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snowleopard100 PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 10 2012 at 10:21 pm
snowleopard100 PLATINUM, New York City, New York
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&quot;Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, but I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.&quot;

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It's a little complex at first, but like "eternal_sunshine" said, when you read it a few times, it gets you. Great imagery, amazing use of adjectives, and thus, fantastic job. Keep it up man!!
MermaidInDisguise said...
on Apr. 9 2012 at 3:58 pm
I don't know why, but the imagery in this poem really speaks to me. The things I picture when I read "cancerous suns" and "cigarette buds" compliment the message perfectly.
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD said...
on Apr. 9 2012 at 1:55 pm
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD, Roseville, California
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wow this is really cool esspecially the last 3 lies i think i might quote them as a facebook status lol
wordbeater SILVER said...
on Apr. 7 2012 at 9:51 am
wordbeater SILVER, Sharpsburg, Georgia
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Truth is beauty and beauty truth, that is all ye know on earth and all ye need to know.<br /> <br /> Keats

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Thanks everyone for the lovely comments! I really appreciate that you took the time to read my writing! :)
Kiyoko GOLD said...
on Apr. 7 2012 at 12:54 am
Kiyoko GOLD, Knoxville, Tennessee
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This is really, really nice. The last three lines are beyond perfect. I've read all of your stuff, and this is by far my favorite. It's concise, and does exactly what it needs to do. Very well done. 
Allicat001 SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 6:37 pm
Allicat001 SILVER, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Beautiful!  The imagery was phenomenal.
LadyJaneGrey PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 4:57 pm
LadyJaneGrey PLATINUM, Louisville, Kentucky
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Oooh, I like this! It's creepy and sweet and beautiful all at the same time. You're talented. 
wordbeater SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 2:20 pm
wordbeater SILVER, Sharpsburg, Georgia
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Truth is beauty and beauty truth, that is all ye know on earth and all ye need to know.<br /> <br /> Keats

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Thanks so much!
eternal_sunshine SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2012 at 10:51 am
eternal_sunshine SILVER, Minnetonka, Minnesota
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Laugh, and the world laughs with you;<br /> Weep, and you weep alone.<br /> For the sad old earth must borrow it&#039;s mirth,<br /> But has trouble enough of its own.

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Wow this is beautiful. It's one of those pieces that needs to be read a few times and I think that's great. You're descriptions were unique and interesting, and I love the subtle rhymes you created. If this is a prologue I would be interested to see where it goes! Nice job :)