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White Picket Fence

October 22, 2010
By renee0015 BRONZE, Strongsville, Ohio
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I need the house,
With a white picket fence.
I don’t need siblings,
To tease and share memories with.
Or a father,
That shows his unconditional love.
My life could be quite far from perfect,
I’m willing to compromise my hopes and desires.
I just need the house,
With a white picket fence.

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elizabethjoy GOLD said...
on Nov. 6 2010 at 10:12 am
elizabethjoy GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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“Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.”
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This is really good. I think I know how you feel - being able to settle with not the best, just because all it takes is that one thing to feel alright.

Take a look at some of my work too!

coolkidd21 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 5 2010 at 9:17 pm
coolkidd21 BRONZE, Waterloo, Iowa
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I love this poem, I can totally relate to the feel of, you know, just being done with people and having a place that's sanctuary..that's what I get from the poem at least. I'm sorry if I totally lissed what you're getting at.
advanced at most said...
on Nov. 5 2010 at 8:16 am
i agree with Michelle24, good but confusing. In a good way! I hope you continue writing poems, you are really good!
Michelle24 GOLD said...
on Nov. 4 2010 at 4:11 pm
Michelle24 GOLD, Riverwoods, Illinois
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I don't completely understand but I really like it all the same, the way the end ties with the beginning. It's a good short poem! Please check out some of my work if you can!