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The World as we Know It

March 8, 2014
By TheOceansBlackBird SILVER, Richmond, California
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TheOceansBlackBird SILVER, Richmond, California
9 articles 14 photos 115 comments

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One persons craziness is another persons reality<br /> -Tim Burton<br /> <br /> and then there&#039;s this one<br /> ╭&cap;╮（︶︿︶）╭&cap;╮

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Let me tell you about the world as we know it.
The stars that we see in the sky are not really there, because the light takes so long to travel to the earth, that by the time it reaches here, the source of those lights are long dead and gone. All we're really seeing is their leftover light, not the stars themselves.
We also have a little delay in the way we see things, so there really is no such thing as the present, or at least not the way we perceive it. So when we say anything is in the present, we are liars, for there is no such thing as the present.
If there is no such thing as the present, then there is no such thing as the past, and no such thing as the future. The future is always happening, and it's actually closer to the present than we think.
The world as we know it is being ripped and shredded into microscopic infinities until we can no longer make sense of anything anymore…
But what am I saying? I mean at this point, is there really even a world as we know it?

© Kailey E., Crownsville, MD

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Kaydie PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 4 2015 at 10:55 pm
Kaydie PLATINUM, Uyo, Other
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&quot;There are all these ideas about what is perfect and what is beautifu land what is smart,but the most appealing thing is,that which is me is nobody else&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Jennifer Lopez

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of course,you are forgiven.It is just that Teen Ink is crazy nowadays.People aren't always online.Miss the old times,
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER said...
on Sep. 2 2015 at 3:49 am
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER, Richmond, California
9 articles 14 photos 115 comments

Favorite Quote:
One persons craziness is another persons reality<br /> -Tim Burton<br /> <br /> and then there&#039;s this one<br /> ╭&cap;╮（︶︿︶）╭&cap;╮

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OMG OF COURSE I REMEMBER YOU I'm so sorry I just haven't been on Teen Ink in months and I've been busy and ugh I just completely forgot about... things. please forgive me I miss you guys (◕︵◕)
Kaydie PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 30 2015 at 8:04 pm
Kaydie PLATINUM, Uyo, Other
23 articles 0 photos 48 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;There are all these ideas about what is perfect and what is beautifu land what is smart,but the most appealing thing is,that which is me is nobody else&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Jennifer Lopez

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exactly!the future is always coming such that it never comes so the present is always going and the past can never be since the present doesn't want to be forgotten.....confused?think!it makes sense.... actually ocean,I hope you remember me....I guess you don't and that is because you haven't really cared...so bad...not good...but the work is amazing...I have already scolded Olivia a.k.a Liv.Harris
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 19 2014 at 12:50 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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Haha, you're welcome. XP True. And I did, very much. Thanks again. 
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER said...
on Sep. 18 2014 at 10:50 pm
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER, Richmond, California
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Favorite Quote:
One persons craziness is another persons reality<br /> -Tim Burton<br /> <br /> and then there&#039;s this one<br /> ╭&cap;╮（︶︿︶）╭&cap;╮

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Thanks for reading this more then once (based on your two comments XD). I'm glad you enjoyed its philisophicalness so much.
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 17 2014 at 10:53 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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This is like really, one of my absolute favorites and that have stayed n my head.I hope you know that you're a wonderful and talented and inspiring writer and person. Thank you for sharing this. ^_^
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 3 2014 at 12:11 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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I was going to comment on this, your poem, and I had the comment all ready when my laptop decided to do something weird and then, I couldn't post the comment. Electronics these days, sheesh. :/ Anyways, haha. I love your poem! I think this is like, the first time I've seen a poem with a philosophical view and scientific view. I like that it has a philosophical and scientific view, though I'm leaning in more to the philosophical view. All in all, it's a wonderful poem! It has a lot of depth, and makes you think. ^_^ It's full of amazingness. Thank you for sharing this! 
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 12 2014 at 3:01 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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This is a very philosphical piece, and I especially like the truth behind all the words, we never truly perceive the present, nor the past, nor future. I absolutely adore this work of yours, and can't wait to read more. :) Another of my favorites! CX
Rawad BRONZE said...
on Jul. 8 2014 at 6:48 pm
Rawad BRONZE, Beit Chabab, Other
2 articles 1 photo 19 comments

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&quot;The self-same well from which our laughter rises was often times filled with our tears.&quot; - Kahlil Gibran

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I love the scienctific and philosophical relations presented. Keep it up!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 8 2014 at 6:09 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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This is really good. Keep it up :)  
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER said...
on Apr. 15 2014 at 1:19 am
TheOceansBlackBird SILVER, Richmond, California
9 articles 14 photos 115 comments

Favorite Quote:
One persons craziness is another persons reality<br /> -Tim Burton<br /> <br /> and then there&#039;s this one<br /> ╭&cap;╮（︶︿︶）╭&cap;╮

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Hmm i didn't realize that some of these claims were incaurate... could you tell me which ones? Oh and thank you so much:) I really like the ending as well.
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
on Apr. 14 2014 at 7:42 pm
Jade.I.Am ELITE, Fishers, Indiana
214 articles 14 photos 1159 comments

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&ldquo;If you&#039;re losing your soul and you know it, then you&#039;ve still got a soul left to lose&rdquo; <br /> ― Charles Bukowski

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Some inaccurate claims scientifically speaking, but interesting and amazingly written nonetheless :P I especially like the ending line. I think that's what really did it for me. Great job!
Kylier876 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 6 2014 at 8:33 pm
Kylier876 BRONZE, 1960 Aeronca Ct., Idaho
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&ldquo;My heart always timidly hides itself behind my mind. I set out to bring down stars from the sky, then, for fear of ridicule, I stop and pick little flowers of eloquence.&rdquo; <br /> ― Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac

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Interesting concept! I like it :)
MadisonGrace SILVER said...
on Mar. 29 2014 at 2:13 am
MadisonGrace SILVER, Nowhere, Oregon
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&quot;Everything is okay in the end,<br /> if its not okay it&#039;s not the end.&quot;<br /> &quot;Be who you are and say how you feel because if someone matters they dont mind and if someone minds they dont matter&quot;<br /> &quot;If God brings you to it he will bring you through it!&quot;

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This really makes you think. It's kind of depressing but it's true and honest feelings so that's good. It makes everyone seem so insignificant. I really liked it though!
Enjoi122 said...
on Mar. 13 2014 at 5:10 pm
I loved it. Way to put in thought and truth.