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Something Simple

March 28, 2012
By eternal_sunshine SILVER, Minnetonka, Minnesota
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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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And all these things surround me
useless things
these books these authors these teachers
movies, magazines, well meaning adults,
parents, friends, plays, stories, rumors, drama
warnings
they did nothing
never stood a chance
because I fell
had my breath stolen from me
taken, lost, mourned
words escaped me
the world shifted
the colors inverted
innocence fled

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HoldingFast GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2012 at 4:07 pm
HoldingFast GOLD, Plano, Texas
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&quot;If I wasn&#039;t meant to fly, I wouldn&#039;t have these wings&quot;

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It's interesting. I like the content and words but the lack of puncuation makes it difficult to read. I used to do that alot too so yeah. other than that i enjoyed it. I like the listings the most.
HoldingFast GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2012 at 4:07 pm
HoldingFast GOLD, Plano, Texas
11 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If I wasn&#039;t meant to fly, I wouldn&#039;t have these wings&quot;

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It's interesting. I like the content and words but the lack of puncuation makes it difficult to read. I used to do that alot too so yeah. other than that i enjoyed it. I like the listings the most.
AlaskaFrost GOLD said...
on Apr. 9 2012 at 8:06 pm
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Another great poem!! I like how it ends (again) - it's "list-like" and that helps it pick up speed and add emotion!
JoPepper PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 8 2012 at 11:33 am
JoPepper PLATINUM, Annandale, Virginia
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I really liked it!!! How I wish I could be 5 years old again!