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The Last Stop

February 16, 2013
By Beef. PLATINUM, Kenmore, Washington
Beef. PLATINUM, Kenmore, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
Does my sexiness upset you? <br /> Does it come as a surprise <br /> That I dance like I&#039;ve got diamonds <br /> At the meeting of my thighs? <br /> - Maya Angelou, Still I Rise<br /> <br /> Nothing ends<br /> Nothing ever ends<br /> - Dr. Manhattan, Watchmen


My salvation came in the form of the last bus home in the pouring rain.

I had a panic attack today
I had just gotten off the wrong bus to nowhere
it was ten at night
it was cold enough to be snowing
my phone was dead
I hadn't eaten since 1
and I had one wrinkled dollar left in my wallet

I was going over all the different things I could've done
to avoid this situation
and kicking myself for not being more prepared
or more responsible
or whatever
then
a divine slap across my frost bitten face
and this is the part I'm almost embarrassed to share
because its just so cheesy
but what the hell
I like cheese

Life is a series of missed connections
And endless bus rides
You need to enjoy it
No matter how tedious or nerve-wracking
Take solace in knowing
That you don't have to drive in traffic



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on Feb. 22 2013 at 11:41 pm
Positivity_At_Its_Finest DIAMOND, Morrow, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
Life is a stage, get on it and perform your best act.

when i read this, i screamed WOW inside. i feel like your poem tells a story, literally. those types of poems are very unique. excellent!!!!!

on Feb. 22 2013 at 2:54 pm
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND, Scottsburg, Indiana
54 articles 2 photos 237 comments

Favorite Quote:
Isn&#039;t it ironic? We ignore the ones who adore us, adore the ones who ignore us, love the ones who hurt us, and hurt the ones that love us.

It's one of those random poems that completely pulls you in.

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on Feb. 22 2013 at 8:20 am
A_____, Columbus, Ohio
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I really like how you put your words together!

on Feb. 21 2013 at 2:32 pm
ChrisJ PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
24 articles 15 photos 289 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.&rdquo;<br /> - Martin Luther King Jr.

This is a different one, very compelling and moving, great job! I like cheese too! ;)