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August 27, 2013
By rand0mteenager SILVER, Yonkers, New York
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rand0mteenager SILVER, Yonkers, New York
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I like books more than people

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I look back on the past,
To the days of yesterday
Each memory slowly fading away
The darker ones fading more slowly
than the light

I try to cling to some
Trying to learn and relish,
In my mistakes and happiness
I see the days of before-
Wondering how things change so quickly

I look at myself; then and now
What has changed
What's stayed the same,
Who am I? And who do I thank for that?

I burn down the old
Memories going away to make room,
For the new
I am a Phoenix,
And I will be reborn in the
Ashes of my past

© Kellie D., Lafayette, LA

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I decided to do something that was kind of different, from what I usually write and this is it(:
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SpringRayyn PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 15 2013 at 10:12 pm
SpringRayyn PLATINUM, Lakeville, Minnesota
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&quot;Don&#039;t punish yourself,&quot; she heard her say again, but there would be punishment and pain, and there would be happiness too. That was writing.&quot;<br /> --Markus Zusak, &quot;The Book Thief&quot;

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Nice concept! I like how it slowly changes into accepting the fact that you can't change the past and you need to let go.
LaChouette GOLD said...
on Sep. 1 2013 at 7:22 pm
LaChouette GOLD, Mount Vernon, New York
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Wow, this was really cool. I love the ending. It really ties the piece together. Very nice job!
bruisedmemories ELITE said...
on Aug. 31 2013 at 2:42 pm
bruisedmemories ELITE, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
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Omg this is amazing! I loved it too! Keep writing!!! 
rand0mteenager SILVER said...
on Aug. 30 2013 at 1:32 am
rand0mteenager SILVER, Yonkers, New York
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XDthanks a lot
x_rbdf GOLD said...
on Aug. 29 2013 at 5:28 pm
x_rbdf GOLD, Augusta, Georgia
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Mad Bro , I loved It !!!! I mean The last part Though.... Brillant Like It was deep  . I mean like , The dynamics , the organaity , the imagery , The everything Completey Brillant 10000 Stars !!!!!!!!!!!!!