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November 5, 2011
By History_lives PLATINUM, Newton, North Carolina
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History_lives PLATINUM, Newton, North Carolina
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"What exactly does freedom mean if I'm not allowed to be as twisted as I wanna be?"

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Pedals fall onto the floor
I’ve never seen this before
Put the pieces together
One by one
They fall apart
Grab the stem
Grip it tight
Watch the blood
Fall from your fingertips
Use the blood
To form the rose
Back together once again

© Kelly G., Norwell, MA

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History_lives PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 8:55 am
History_lives PLATINUM, Newton, North Carolina
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Thank you. :)
Allis-in-Wonderland PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 15 2011 at 8:40 pm
Allis-in-Wonderland PLATINUM, Cartersville, Georgia
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"Sometimes people leave you...halfway through The Wood. Do not let it grieve you...No one leaves for good. You are not alone, for no one is alone." -Into The Woods

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Very beautiful!