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October 6, 2012
By GraphicWriter DIAMOND, Yuba City, California
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A forgotten poem,
A writer lost,
A page unwritten,
A line out crossed.

A band account closed,
A casket shut,
A phone number given away,
A line out crossed.

A window bashed,
A bullet crumbled,
A skull crushed,
A line out crossed.

An empty stomach,
A roof with holes,
A floor of dirt,
A line out crossed.

A country scattered,
A government torn,
A war to begin,
The line you have crossed.

© Kelsey R., Houston, TX

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GraphicWriter DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 3 2013 at 8:01 pm
GraphicWriter DIAMOND, Yuba City, California
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Thank you, it's one of my works that I was hoping for that reaction. A wordless and describeless reply.
TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 30 2012 at 10:24 pm
TaylorWintry DIAMOND, Carrollton, Texas
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&quot;Never fear shadows. They simply mean there&#039;s a light shining somewhere nearby.&quot; - Unknown

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Yes! THis is so beautiful! It is SO emphasized and just truly captivating! It's clear that the very last line is the filling to the cupcake, if I may. This is very, very, very vivid, strong, and... I don't have the word for it! Great job; this is so well-written