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The Stained Glass of a Vulture

November 3, 2011
By PhoenixCrossing GOLD, Tinley Park, Illinois
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Like a mother, I must give birth.
Cook and warm literature at my hearth.
When words breach prematurely,
They’re raised slowly, but surely
Until prepared for harsh life on this earth.

© Quinn B., Lubbock, TX

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FireIgnited said...
on Jan. 6 2012 at 4:44 pm
FireIgnited, Valley City, North Dakota
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The rhythm is wonderful and makes it a very fun read. Nice word choice and line separation. I might come back later and check out more of your work, but right now I'm pressed for time. :)
dontforget GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 4:51 pm
dontforget GOLD, Cortland, New York
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&quot;The best things in life are left unseen. That&#039;s why we close our eyes when we cry, kiss, and dream.&quot;

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Wow, this is fantastic! (:
applesauceHater SILVER said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 3:28 pm
applesauceHater SILVER, Nikolaevsk, Alaska
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arent you a master of poetry;(but now i'm jealous, and for the very everyone probably is too. this is just wonderful:)
PaigeStreet PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 11 2011 at 11:23 pm
PaigeStreet PLATINUM, Juneau, Alaska
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Pretty deep! Simple, but good. 
poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 3 2011 at 12:59 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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I agree here! They have meaning unlike other limericks I know.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
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Y'know, I'd kinda figured limericks were always just silly, apparently they aren't O.o

Your limericks are really good, they seem so earthy, like they're grounded in the dirt. It's beautiful. 

Helena_Noel BRONZE said...
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I disagree, respectfully, With RWB. I think it was the perfect leanth, there are so many more things that could be said that I think you were smart to end it there, or it would have gone on forever. This reminds me of a poem that I wrote as a little kid called "story pie". It was a little more whimsical than this though, and not nearly as good. Great work, Five stars!
ReadWriteBreathe PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 2 2011 at 7:43 pm
ReadWriteBreathe PLATINUM, Pocatello, Idaho
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Once again, great poem. I'd like it if it were longer though. Short but it has a very powerful effect on the reader. Great job.