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Death

November 29, 2009
By Butterfly1289 BRONZE, Nashville, Georgia
Butterfly1289 BRONZE, Nashville, Georgia
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I have encountered death.
It has made contact with me.
I have heard it as it roamed about.
I have seen the hearts it hurt,
And the lives it has shattered.
I can feel it pulsing through the night.
I can taste it in the air.
I know life is short,
For death is lingering there.


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Just another poem I wrote.

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on Jul. 12 2010 at 8:13 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"I realize that life is risks. It's acknowledging the past but looking forward. It's taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven."
-The Dead Tossed Waves.

I really like this poem, great job:) i recently joined the site and have contributed tons or work that has not yet been accepted. only two pieces of my work have been accepting so far. but maybe youd want to view some of mine:)

great job, again.