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Mules Are Bigger Than Horses

May 27, 2011
By IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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The sky is turquoise blue, the air is clear.
A meeting of minds, alike as can be.
Their lives so differnet, parting draws near.
Severed already by a figurative sea.

working in unison as hearts are bound.
They speak together 'til the job is done.
Ever linked, though proximity unwound.
What does that matter, if memory won?

Memory won, a treasure of the heart.
Their brains vibrate still of roads unsung.
But they are grateful, cherishing the art
beautiful, on physical walls unhung.

Doubting am I, that they meet again still,
but the heart hopes on, as it always will.

© Alexandra W., Memphis, TN

The author's comments:
This is the first sonnet I've ever written, so it's probably terrible, but it was fun writing it! :D
(BTW, I don't think mules really are bigger than horses, it's just that a guy told me he sure thought they were.)

There are some people and chance meetings that you just never forget :)
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IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 20 2011 at 4:34 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Haha XD I think I'm a bit too timid at times... 

That is an idea, though I've kinda found that I like the periods, it's like the narrator is pausing after every line to let them ring out in an echoingly-silent room. 

Le hannon, once again :)

leafy said...
on Oct. 19 2011 at 9:21 am
leafy, City, Other
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Gil: I would like you to read my novel and get your opinion.&nbsp;<br /> Ernest Hemingway: I hate it.&nbsp;<br /> Gil: You haven&#039;t even read it yet.&nbsp;<br /> Ernest Hemingway: If it&#039;s bad, I&#039;ll hate it. If it&#039;s good, then I&#039;ll be envious and hate it even more. You don&#039;t want the opinion of another writer.&nbsp;

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I agree with Boo, this is really good ^_^ my only problem is maybe placing commas where some of the periods are, just for better flow. Keep up the great work!
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 8:01 pm
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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What the front door.

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tu es tres....hmm.....bon.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 11:50 am
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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I think I shall, I guess I don't have much of a choice anyway <Eyebrow waggle> 

If Boo says so, I really must be. 

Thank you very much.

Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 12:58 am
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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What the front door.

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yeah, um... I dont know where you get that whole "omg, i suck cause i never wrote a sonnet before, omg i dont think gonna their like me." you can take that attitude and shove it down the river and make yourself an omelette cause your freakin awesome.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 4 2011 at 8:24 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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I'm glad you finally had the opportunity :)

Thank you, your words mean much.

Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 8:43 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
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&quot;il piu nell&#039; uno,&quot; (according to Emerson, an Italian expression for beauty)<br /> <br /> &quot;Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality&quot; ~Emily Dickinson<br /> <br /> &quot;The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain&quot; <br /> ~Kahlil Gibran

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Quoth the Raven "Nevermore."

Ha, I've waited so long to say that.

Indeed. One strange thing is: like minds often seem able to sense each other's presence, yet so seldom do they meet! I very much hope that you can see your friend again.

IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 4:13 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Rim Hannaid, it is good to be reading your comments once again. You see far, a talent which few posess, and even fewer are able to articulate.

These meetings of alike minds can happen anywhere, at any time.

Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 5:54 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;il piu nell&#039; uno,&quot; (according to Emerson, an Italian expression for beauty)<br /> <br /> &quot;Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality&quot; ~Emily Dickinson<br /> <br /> &quot;The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain&quot; <br /> ~Kahlil Gibran

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Also, the last two lines do a remarkable job of concluding the poem.

I am, as always, of the belief that no goodbyes are permanent.

I love it when the heart hopes on, though doubt is feasting  on the mind.

Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 5:53 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;il piu nell&#039; uno,&quot; (according to Emerson, an Italian expression for beauty)<br /> <br /> &quot;Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality&quot; ~Emily Dickinson<br /> <br /> &quot;The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain&quot; <br /> ~Kahlil Gibran

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The words of this sonnet are so very clear and honest, and yet I am still left with the feeling that there is a lot more to the story than I can presently see. It's been a while since I've looked at your poetry, and this has reminded me of your extreme creativity when manipulating your thoughts. Well done, Stargirl!
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 11:07 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Thank you, for your praise and your wish, Anna :)
Anna-Akua SILVER said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 10:26 pm
Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
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But the funny thing about it is I ain&#039;t even start yet<br /> I&#039;m only using my mind I ain&#039;t even use my heart yet<br /> I just evolved I ain&#039;t speaking theoretically <br /> -Keys &quot;Dear Dummy&quot;

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Wow, this poem is pure beauty. I wish that special meeting will become  lifetime occassion :)
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 27 2011 at 12:56 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Thanks, Aderes :) As always, it's a pleasure to read your comments.
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 26 2011 at 8:45 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. <br /> Henry Drummond

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This poem is really beautiful and it relates to me in a very personal way! :) 

This poem reminds me of the song 

Lift Every Voice and Sing