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Diving Board

March 19, 2012
By LittleSully GOLD, Elmwood Park, Illinois
LittleSully GOLD, Elmwood Park, Illinois
11 articles 0 photos 43 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The course of true love never did love smooth." William Shakespeare


I'm not ready.
I look down,
Over the edge of the board
Into the deep waters
Beneath me:
And I'm not ready.
I cannot jump,
Cannot take the leap.
Friends below are yelling,
Pushing me forward
Towards the edge.
I'm not ready.
Someone from behind pushes,
I have no choice,
I close my eyes and fall.
And I'm not ready.


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on Apr. 4 2012 at 7:49 pm
Black_Veil_Bridesmaid GOLD, Frisco, Texas
10 articles 2 photos 93 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Sui.icide is not cowardly. What is cowardly is making somebody hurt so much they want to kill themselves." Ashley Purdy
"Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy bacon, and thats pretty much the same thing." Andy Biersack
"Your not alone" Andy B

This was really good. I love how you could interpret it in different ways beside just diving. It's relly good, keep it up!

on Mar. 24 2012 at 11:22 am
LittleSully GOLD, Elmwood Park, Illinois
11 articles 0 photos 43 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The course of true love never did love smooth." William Shakespeare

Thanks, and no problem you're a great writer

on Mar. 23 2012 at 10:59 pm
thetruthawaits94 SILVER, Duncan, Oklahoma
9 articles 0 photos 351 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.

i love the repeating lines of "I'm not ready".  I ready this really fast like it was happening. It's impressive that you were able to capture the mood and moment by the way you wrote the poem. Great job and keep writing!!! Plus, thanks so much for leaving comments on my things. That was really sweet of you!