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Make Believe This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine.

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We were doomed from the beginning,
Blinded from the start,
But nothing can be done
To fool a happy heart.
With each smile and giggle,
Every embrace and every kiss,
We were shooting toward a happy ending,
And we missed.
Cinderella lost her slipper
And it was never found.
Prince Charming came too late,
Now no one’s sleeping sound.
Pillows are soaking wet,
Hopes are all lost.
No more dancing in the clouds.
Dreams have all been tossed.
The fairy-tale warmth has left us
As winter’s setting in.
The storybook reads the end,
But where should we begin?
Now your heart strives to be broken,
And you long for lonely nights
This time our ship is sinking
We’re going down without a fight.

This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.





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UnleashYourMind said...
Aug. 24, 2011 at 8:23 am:
This is pretty amazing.. it's so creative and different but true all the same. I absolutly love it. 5 stars :)
 
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HateKnuckle said...
Aug. 18, 2011 at 7:48 pm:
Very descriptive way to say its over. Loved the whole idea. 5 stars.
 
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Lonexwolf said...
Jul. 30, 2011 at 11:12 am:
It shows lots of meaning, and lots of truthful meanings to this work of art. I love it a lot. <3
 
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yousaypotato... said...
Jul. 26, 2011 at 10:34 am:
i loved the mention of all the fairytale stories!!!!
 
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whitstar27 said...
Jul. 18, 2011 at 8:35 pm:
I like how it didn't have a happy ending, because in reality there often isn't a happy ending or the ending we wanted.
 
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Cryswithaly said...
Jul. 18, 2011 at 8:05 pm:
Breathtaking and AMAZING.
 
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EyesofBlueFireThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Jul. 11, 2011 at 7:12 pm:

This truly took my heart for a ride. I was taken in at the very first line. Keep writing!

I could use a little feedback on my poetry, if you would check. :)

 
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EllieMae said...
Jul. 11, 2011 at 7:02 pm:
This is so lovely. I was hooked from the beginning. Your ryhtme and emotion portrayed is flawless. Very nice work.
 
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thefamoustapper.... said...
Jul. 11, 2011 at 3:20 pm:
I'm truly speechless...in a good way.
 
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ElleNicole said...
Jul. 11, 2011 at 10:58 am:

Love it.

I need more feedback, I was wondering if you would rate/comment on my work... thanks if you do and keep writing. This piece is a treasure.

 
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savetheplanetThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Jul. 6, 2011 at 12:12 pm:
u combine rhyme with meaning which is what i love about this poem
 
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ExpressWithinYouOut said...
Jun. 27, 2011 at 3:24 pm:
love your poem .... very good
 
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lifeloveyou1919 said...
Jun. 26, 2011 at 9:26 pm:
you inspired me to write poetry thank you so much.
 
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maki_rain said...
Jun. 19, 2011 at 11:29 am:
This was really good. I liked the flow. I think the last two lines are my favorite tho.
 
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faerest said...
Jun. 12, 2011 at 2:07 pm:
this poem is soooo sad, its not a happy ending, but happy endings are what we're used to (well at least i am)...
 
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HisPurePrincessThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
May 25, 2011 at 2:04 pm:
Yep it's a beautiful poem, and I really like it.  I just don't know why my poem "Just Thinking" won't get published.  I think it's as good as this is.  Sorry, yours is really good, I think.
 
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LifeIsButAPoem said...
May 6, 2011 at 10:12 pm:
Fantastic.
 
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PAOLA-ARLETTY said...
Apr. 25, 2011 at 8:48 pm:
wow, this poem is honestly fabulous! I can see myself relating to it one day, when i go through a similar story!  I honestly think this poem is great!  keep up the good work
 
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alwaysadreamer said...
Apr. 14, 2011 at 9:49 pm:
truly gifted! =)
 
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Debbie1 said...
Apr. 14, 2011 at 5:05 pm:
Wow! this was really good! Well written, and kinda emotional. love it!
 
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