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Daddy's Womb MAG
April 23, 2008
i asked my father if i could swim,
and he said that i would drown.
The Sea would imprison me – he said
if my feet had left the ground.
So i walked out to the water,
and cried out – how ’bout now!
He said, a little bit further, Son,
and then you’ll leave the ground.
i stepped on sand then stone,
from hollow ground to sturdy.
The sky was at my level as I
gazed at the birdie.
The Sea brought me a new idea,
the urge to flee to the high.
i asked my Father if i could fly,
and he said, sure, Son – go try.
i jumped as high as i could.
Still, i landed on the ground.
i saw my Father pull on a chain,
then i knew that i was bound.
© Anonymous
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Luc Avilles said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 10:48 am
Hey Marlone! It's me Luc, lol at history class next period, and oh, this article sucks
marlone is back said...
on Mar. 26 2010 at 10:46 am
thats word to mah red flag
xxificouldfallxx PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 25 2010 at 4:18 pm
oh my this is..eery. but good.
Mclovin..720 3391294 said...
on Mar. 25 2010 at 12:09 pm
I thought the peom was not good at all. It was very whiny and almost seemed like he was attacking his dad.
Just Alex said...
on Mar. 25 2010 at 12:08 pm
This poem was depressing and i felt pretty bad.
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on Mar. 25 2010 at 12:02 pm
Please keep your comments to yourself. Thank you.
McBillJones3 said...
on Mar. 25 2010 at 11:58 am
This poem was depressing
Mizgusie said...
on Mar. 25 2010 at 11:52 am
I like the poem. I think that you should focus on capitilization more often.
IrUNESCAPE HARD. said...
on Mar. 25 2010 at 11:49 am
I love runescape, but I love this poem more.
claudiathewho SILVER said...
on Mar. 20 2010 at 7:13 am
This poem is practically exploding with emotions, and so little words to describe them. I love it.
SolvoAnimus BRONZE said...
on Mar. 19 2010 at 3:00 am
New York! REPRESENT! lol
BleedingRose PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 18 2010 at 10:52 am
I didn't think so. You comments are supposed to be constructive, would you at least say why you didn't like this? everyone has different tastes.
robert5512344 said...
on Mar. 18 2010 at 9:16 am
that was terrible
yesimdarrian101 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 15 2010 at 5:28 pm
I thought this poem was incredible. I can really relate to feeling like my parents are encouraging me, yet holding me back at the same time. amazing job. :)
