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April 1, 2013
By laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath


ink won't drip, words won't flow
writer's block has taken over me
no relief, no release
these are the nights
my body takes everything
every pain, every sorrow
felt now
remembered in the morning



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on May. 5 2013 at 6:01 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Thank you. Xo

on May. 4 2013 at 10:03 pm
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD, Roseville, California
17 articles 1 photo 129 comments

Favorite Quote:
"if you're not 1st you're last"

definately something every writer can relate to and so skillfully discribed in this peice you certaintly have a way with words 

on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:54 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

You really don't understand how much I appreciate that... thank you, thank you, thank you.

on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:54 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

You're too sweet. Thank you.

KylieK GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:43 pm
KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
11 articles 0 photos 270 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To love is to surpass one's self."

I know this is my second comment, but I can't alliterate how great this is. Usually people comment on my work or I browse around and find an ordinary, cliche, un-daring bunch of writers. But your work speaks with conviction. I can literally feel your passion for this art when I read this. And, believe me, I don't say anything unless I really mean it.

KylieK GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:40 pm
KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
11 articles 0 photos 270 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To love is to surpass one's self."

Lauren! Oh my goodness! You really have something here! I adore your writing!

on Apr. 8 2013 at 11:06 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Haha, yes. Thank you!

on Apr. 8 2013 at 10:50 pm
Helena_Noel BRONZE, Burnt Hills, New York
1 article 0 photos 629 comments

Favorite Quote:
“I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way: The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear, fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear.” -Edgar Guest

Yeas, I know! It is relatable. But it iant the normal frustration of not bing able to write like you witness in other works on the subject, but there is a small demention of horror that I could sense as I read. That, i think, is a little closer to what I feel. Its like waking up and realizing your arm is dead!

on Apr. 8 2013 at 4:50 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Xo (that's all I have to say, but this comment has to be at least ten characters, so hi)

on Apr. 8 2013 at 3:32 pm
paleteenager PLATINUM, Fountain Hills, Arizona
39 articles 0 photos 38 comments
I love this mostly just because I can relate so easily.

on Apr. 6 2013 at 1:57 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Well, you're welcome! Xo

on Apr. 6 2013 at 10:26 am
thatunknownthing DIAMOND, Dubai, Other
67 articles 0 photos 208 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift; that's why they call it the present"

How I feel this very often makes me want to thank you for giving me company! :)

on Apr. 5 2013 at 10:14 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Thank you. Xo

Makala SILVER said...
on Apr. 5 2013 at 9:12 pm
Makala SILVER, Three Rivers, Michigan
7 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
--Albert Einstein

Great job! The flow was great! I definetly know what you mean in it though! It is something we all feel every once in a great while.

on Apr. 4 2013 at 8:44 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Thank you :)

on Apr. 4 2013 at 8:17 pm
thankfate SILVER, HELLO WISCONSIN!!!, Wisconsin
9 articles 9 photos 18 comments
loveeeeeeeeeeeee

on Apr. 4 2013 at 8:00 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Thank you so much :)

on Apr. 4 2013 at 7:50 pm
loveisntreal GOLD, Arcata, California
19 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
"you live what you've learned." -linkin park

i love this so much, it sounds like something i would write. :)) i think that you did an awesome job!! keep writing!

on Apr. 4 2013 at 6:37 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

Thank you :)

on Apr. 4 2013 at 6:09 pm
LexusMarie PLATINUM, Las Cruces, New Mexico
27 articles 0 photos 423 comments

Favorite Quote:
The more control you have over yourself, the less control others have over you.

Hey! I know what you mean, it's seriously so bad. But, you overcame it so write this! c: Good job!