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May 27, 2011
By JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
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JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
6 articles 0 photos 378 comments

Favorite Quote:
"See, we don't really care who you are;
Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.
So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer's disease,
And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief."

"Sanctuary"- Paradise Fears

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the wind in my eyes
and the sun in my face
and i feel in love today
with whom, i'm not entirely sure
why do i have to know, anyway?

if i can sit and feel this way
forever and ever and always
then maybe i will be myself
when the tide rolls in
and calls me

i'll run out to the salty waves
and wave goodbye to all i know
i don't think i'll come back
ever



...i'm letting go

© Michelle B., Blairsville, GA

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AsIAm PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 9 2012 at 1:11 pm
AsIAm PLATINUM, Somewhere, North Carolina
48 articles 3 photos 606 comments

Favorite Quote:
"According to some, heroic deaths are admirable things. (Generally those who don't have to do it. Politicians and writers spring to mind.) I've never been convinced by this argument, mainly because, no matter how cool, stylish, composed, unflappable, manly, or defiant you are, at the end of the day you're also dead. Which is a little too permanent for my liking." — Jonathan Stroud (Ptolemy's Gate)

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Added this one to my favorites. :) I love that the words feel the same as they read... you know what I mean? I especially love the lack of formatting here, it really adds to the effect. Flawless job, my friend.
Andrea Morris GOLD said...
on Feb. 14 2012 at 12:30 am
Andrea Morris GOLD, Waynesboro, Virginia
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This is amazing. I wish I could write like this!
Lexie96 GOLD said...
on Nov. 6 2011 at 12:07 am
Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
Now Cinderella don't you go to sleep, it's such a bitter form of refuge, oh don't you know the kingdom's under siege, and everbody needs you. - The Killers

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Ths is pretty and it really paints a portrait in your head. I love it.

Check out my stuff if you get the chance?

Suzie17 GOLD said...
on Oct. 21 2011 at 11:33 am
Suzie17 GOLD, West Monroe, Louisiana
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This was beautiful! It has so much...what's the word, atmosphere? You can just picture it.
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 6:39 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." --Douglas Adams

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." --Marcus Aurelius

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Okay, that makes sense!  But the 'I's are really distracting to a Grammar Na.zi like me. ;)
JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 5:06 pm
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"See, we don't really care who you are;
Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.
So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer's disease,
And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief."

"Sanctuary"- Paradise Fears

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Everything is lowercase purposely :) But thanks, anyway! (Usually I'm obsessive about spelling/grammar, but I was showing my defiance with this one...haha. If that makes sense).
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 9:24 am
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." --Douglas Adams

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." --Marcus Aurelius

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Nice! But you should really capitalize your 'I's.  Your flow is good and your poem is nice and light rather than the usual depressed stuff here on Teen Ink.  Good job!
JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Jul. 21 2011 at 4:34 pm
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"See, we don't really care who you are;
Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.
So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer's disease,
And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief."

"Sanctuary"- Paradise Fears

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Thank you! Finally someone understood what I was trying to say! (:
paige14 GOLD said...
on Jul. 20 2011 at 10:45 pm
paige14 GOLD, Portsmouth, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
Say what you need to say--John Mayer

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I really liked it. It reminded me of just sitting on the beach and feeling happy and in love, just forgetting the rest of the world and letting go of everything
JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 5:15 pm
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
6 articles 0 photos 378 comments

Favorite Quote:
"See, we don't really care who you are;
Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.
So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer's disease,
And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief."

"Sanctuary"- Paradise Fears

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Thank you!

I sort of give mixed messages with this one...but, oh well! I only posted it simply because I thought it was sort of pretty.

HaleyDRog. GOLD said...
on Jul. 15 2011 at 9:40 pm
HaleyDRog. GOLD, Easley, South Carolina
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In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life. It goes on. -Robert Frost

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I really love the ryhme scheme. You are a great writer. I really liked the message too!
JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 3:19 pm
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
6 articles 0 photos 378 comments

Favorite Quote:
"See, we don't really care who you are;
Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.
So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer's disease,
And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief."

"Sanctuary"- Paradise Fears

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You are so sweet! Thanks!
austenite GOLD said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 2:22 pm
austenite GOLD, River Falls, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
...one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love....I love...I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on. -Mr. Darcy

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I really really enjoy this poem! You are a wonderful poet - the vibe I get from it is very relaxed but almost defiant. I love it!
JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 8:06 am
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
6 articles 0 photos 378 comments

Favorite Quote:
"See, we don't really care who you are;
Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.
So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer's disease,
And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief."

"Sanctuary"- Paradise Fears

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Everything is purposely lower case :)

But thank you, all the same!

IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 4:44 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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I like this.

And, oh, when you used I, make sure it's in capital.. :) That's all because your poem is too good... :)

I'm letting go... :) love it
SongSparrow said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 3:16 pm
SongSparrow, Evanston, Illinois
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I know, I can't spell. But I like your poem! I just... Hmmmmmm.... I'm just not so sure about the last line. I mean, I like it, but it is sort of.... Well, sort of.... Hmmmm... What's the word I'm looking for? Not childish, persay, but sort of typical, if you know what I mean. I don't quite understand the poem as a whole, but that is good. Do NOT change that.
JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Jun. 28 2011 at 7:03 pm
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
6 articles 0 photos 378 comments

Favorite Quote:
"See, we don't really care who you are;
Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.
So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer's disease,
And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief."

"Sanctuary"- Paradise Fears

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Okay...? Thanks?
SongSparrow said...
on Jun. 28 2011 at 6:32 pm
SongSparrow, Evanston, Illinois
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Hmmmmmm....... Interesting..... I kind of like it....(Which is to say, I definentaly don't not like it)....... Hmmmmmmm......