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Bad Seed

January 14, 2014
By dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
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dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
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"and kisses are a better faith than freedom"

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There is no such thing as
a bad seed,
there is only such thing as
a crooked flower.
For we all start off
as something good,
but it is those who are
poorly water and
hidden in the shade that
grow up a bit wilted.

© Jamie R., Boulder, CO

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dinks PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 24 2014 at 4:31 pm
dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
28 articles 0 photos 80 comments

Favorite Quote:
"and kisses are a better faith than freedom"

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Thanks!  :)
WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on Apr. 24 2014 at 8:39 am
WinterRose76 SILVER, Ok., Florida
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Arise and be all that you dream - Flyleaf

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The concept of this poem is brilliant. Very creative!
dinks PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 22 2014 at 6:11 pm
dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
28 articles 0 photos 80 comments

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"and kisses are a better faith than freedom"

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Thank you :)
Hanban12 ELITE said...
on Apr. 21 2014 at 8:07 pm
Hanban12 ELITE, Lake Worth, Florida
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"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them."
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"I fell in love the way you fall asleep; slowly, and then all at once."
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I believe this poem is very true and full of meaning. We start off good, but some of us take the wrong path and end up growing a bit crooked in the shade. But we always have to remember to reach for the sun. I love reading your work :)
dinks PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 3 2014 at 10:30 pm
dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
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"and kisses are a better faith than freedom"

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Good points, thanks!
dinks PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 3 2014 at 10:29 pm
dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
"and kisses are a better faith than freedom"

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Thank you!
RoyalCorona SILVER said...
on Feb. 3 2014 at 7:24 am
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I don't necessarily agree with the message but I like the idea! The poem is marvelous, even better than crumbs! Good job!
Myvoice4change SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2014 at 7:06 pm
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The rhythm and structure of this is good, as well as the puncuation. Although I'm not sure I agree with the whole idea, I see where your coming from and the way you write it is beautiful.