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Leaves in the River

May 28, 2013
By Not_too_bad BRONZE, San Marcos, California
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Oh, how humans are like leaves in a river
Flowing down the river of life
When they hit a snag, some will stay
And wither away
others will continue to drift away
yet even then they will decay
but still they drift away

© Hannah B., Linwood, NJ

The author's comments:
I wrote this a long time ago, I submitted it and got it published in a book of poetry, but what really inspired me to write this poem wasn't getting in the book, but writing about my perspective.
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Not_too_bad BRONZE said...
on Jun. 3 2013 at 7:36 pm
Not_too_bad BRONZE, San Marcos, California
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wow! thanks guys, this means alot to me!
Childofthemind BRONZE said...
on Jun. 3 2013 at 7:06 pm
Childofthemind BRONZE, San Marcos, California
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darned you beat me kiki! oh well, but yeah great poem ! i remember this one.  
kikixkupkake GOLD said...
on Jun. 3 2013 at 6:57 pm
kikixkupkake GOLD, San Marcos, California
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Theres only one word to describe this (: beautiful. This poem has such a true and wonderful simile, I admire the tone to purity within it. Great job buddy!