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The Crying Rock

January 9, 2013
By Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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Silence.
Still silence
Holds the air
Of the wood.

Steps.
Soft steps
Intrude the
Quiet space.

Alone.
All alone
Cold, she sits
On hard rock.

Tears.
Timid Tears
Venture onto
The stone.

Sobs.
Sweet sobs
Pierce the once
Silent trees.

Mind.
Melted mind
Reeling with
Tortured thoughts.

Pain.
Prolonged pain
Destruction
To her heart.

Dreams.
Dead dreams
Crushed from him,
Careless him.

Tears.
True tears
Falling off
Her soft face.

Cry.
Curing cry
Heals letting
Loose old pain.

Tears.
Tired tears
Stop trailing
Down her cheeks.

Stands.
Slowly stands
Felt the rock
One last time.

Steps.
Soft steps
Leave the old
Crying Rock.

Rock.
Ready rock
Waiting for
Next hurt soul.

Waiting.
Watching waiting--
Alas,
'Till then,

Silence.
Still silence
Holds the air
Of the wood.

© Lukas D., Conway, AR

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I am curious. If you are willing, when you read this comment what/who is your Crying Rock.
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thewriterajp BRONZE said...
on Jan. 15 2013 at 8:15 pm
thewriterajp BRONZE, Sioux City, Iowa
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&quot;The greatest people in history had to first overcome themselves.&quot;

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Ah, alas, I couldn't fool you for very long. :P
Rainrunner BRONZE said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 11:52 pm
Rainrunner BRONZE, London, Other
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this is a really nice poem.  the stanzas are crisp and raw.  i think it drags on for too long, to the point where getting cut off so often is annoying, but the ending makes up for it.  keep up the good work!
Puzzle PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 8:37 pm
Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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Thank you so very much! I must say I miss my grandpa too... And a pillow sometimes is the only friend there for you. :) Very interesting... Everyone I know (as a teenager) is a crier. I haven't though for a very long time... I'm not sure why. Poem topic? Maybe. :)
Puzzle PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 8:34 pm
Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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Thanks so much! Will do. :) And if you would, when you finish wondering, could you post what your crying rock is? I'm trying to get as many answers as I can. :) Thanks!
Puzzle PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 8:33 pm
Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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Agreed. :) I'm still establishing favorites, though.  :) Thank you. I did keep my lines short in this, but I followed a format. That's all I tried to do. It's like this:
-One word.
-That same word with a word before it that starts with the same letter.
-sexameter.
Puzzle PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 8:29 pm
Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
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When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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Wait... oh my awkward. I know you. :) Lawl.
PoeticTwirler PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 2:29 pm
PoeticTwirler PLATINUM, Wantagh, New York
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&quot; If I has to chose between loving you and breathing , I would use my last breath to say I love you....&quot;

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this is beautiful! you know how to make the reader think. its very deep and emotional. very nice job, I cant wait to read more of your stuff!   And to answer your question...my crying rock is my grandpa that passed away when I was little and my favorite pillow. I am not one to cry but when I do, those are who I turn to.
AngelKitty13 GOLD said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 12:51 pm
AngelKitty13 GOLD, Madden, Mississippi
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Just go with the flow...

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This is great! leaves me wondering what\who have I cried to most... This is inspiring! please keep up the good work:)
XweienX said...
on Jan. 14 2013 at 6:58 am
XweienX, Shah Alam, Other
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Be inspired to be an inspiration.

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Deep. The usage of the 1st stanza as the ending stanza has always been one of my favourite styles in poetry. The lines, although short, brought up the meanings it was supposed to. Well done. :)
Puzzle PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 13 2013 at 9:28 pm
Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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I'm afraid I can't satisfy either of your curiosities. I have to remain true to my name, and be a puzzle. I have many crying rocks. Some are people, some are places. Some are things, some are actions. Not to seem dramatic, but I really should keep as a puzzle. :) Good luck at piecing me together!
Puzzle PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 13 2013 at 9:25 pm
Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
27 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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I'm afraid you will have to refer to my reply to "lonlyandtredofcoping"'s comment. :)
thewriterajp BRONZE said...
on Jan. 13 2013 at 12:36 am
thewriterajp BRONZE, Sioux City, Iowa
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&quot;The greatest people in history had to first overcome themselves.&quot;

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My crying rock is two people: a boy who lives far away, and a girl from school. It is also, a piece of paper and pen. Alas, I too am curious who/what is YOUR crying rock, Puzzle.
csiaah said...
on Jan. 12 2013 at 10:42 pm
csiaah, Orem, Utah
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&quot;do or do not there is no try&quot;- Yoda

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Mine is a girl at school, who is yours Puzzle? I'm curious.