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When I am Dead MAG
January 21, 2009
When I am dead, my dearest, don’t stick my bones
together with Scotch tape. Do not try to fit them
underneath a frame. Use them, one by one,
as a weapon, a gavel. My bones,
they can be good back scratchers, honey mixers,
and hands of clocks.
You can toss them across space
and see how far they’ll glide until another hand
slips across it. When I am dead, dearest,
thread my bones to the top of a mountain.
The next time you arrive at a glass sea,
spill it boldly. Spell your life in two parts,
watch them float until they descend
like a weight down into that container.
© Matt S., Taylorville, I
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writergirl13 GOLD said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 8:59 am
Well, there really isn't anything else I can say, I think all the possible compliments have already been said. :) However, I do want to add one thing, though: "Thedude", everyone has their own opinion, but you also have to think about what you say to people who've poured their heart out in their pieces. that is all. :)
EmilyMarie BRONZE said...
on Feb. 23 2010 at 10:13 pm
this is amazing! good job :)
Francheska BRONZE said...
on Feb. 23 2010 at 9:31 am
i don't agree with him no matter how nice he say's it. but whatever it's your opinion.
Coolsurfer5 said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 7:37 pm
He could have said it nicer but i agree with him.
Francheska BRONZE said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 1:34 pm
your are being very rude and unappreciative of her artistic skill. why are you on this site if you are just going to hate?
Mystery_Girl SILVER said...
on Feb. 19 2010 at 11:20 pm
OMGG!! That was a terrible comment Thedude. I took that very sensitivily. This poem was great. And most the time if ppl write about happy things (no offense to anyone I give you all the benefit of the doubt!!!) they are cheesy. This is AMAZING!!! And you need to learn to be nice...
Karma_Chameleon SILVER said...
on Feb. 19 2010 at 8:58 pm
To "Thedude" - have you nothing better to do with your time than judge others? I've giving unconstructive and unwarrented critisism is what you do in your spare time --- there is a problem. Love the poem HannahW, keep it up!
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 19 2010 at 2:44 pm
I agree with wixchick1. This is a great piece of writing, and I'm not sure exactly what the author meant by everything that they worte, but the true meaning is between the lines. This is clearly metaphorical and personal and I agree that you need to read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Everyone has their own creative writng styles, and the originality in this is what makes it so great.
Ebony_Rose PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 19 2010 at 12:54 pm
I like it... It's unique and kind of made me laugh a little....
alayapoetgirl BRONZE said...
on Feb. 19 2010 at 8:48 am
I really enjoyed this poem! It is phenominal. When you get the time, check out my opinion essay on animal rights/vegetarianism
sheldrakebrandon said...
on Feb. 19 2010 at 6:18 am
Some of the most artistic pieces are created out of subjects that are hard to discuss, for example Edgar Allen Poe. I think that this person has constructed a creative peice that deals with a so called "after life," therfore we should praise her not insult her.
ivyleef said...
on Feb. 18 2010 at 11:55 pm
This is wonderful! Truly amazing.
the dude
do you know what positive and constructive critisism is? obviously not. you do not understand the subtlties orf wrighting to be able to give a decent opinion of this wonderful peice because your too obstinante to read between the lines and to the heart of the words.
do you know what positive and constructive critisism is? obviously not. you do not understand the subtlties orf wrighting to be able to give a decent opinion of this wonderful peice because your too obstinante to read between the lines and to the heart of the words.
i agree with wixchick1....the only crazy one is you, thedude. this poem is actually very good, but i guess you'd have to have the mind of a true writer to figure that out. it says alot, hidden beneath the words, its not only about stringing bones together and weapons... :/
zombieattack BRONZE said...
on Feb. 11 2010 at 4:10 pm
I agree with wixchick1. Mr. thedude, you're sort of being a jerk. That's really uncalled for, you obviously have no appreciation for poetry or meaning. Really, grow up. Have a lovely day:)
Dear thedude,
I feel like you are being very judgmental. Please just try and appreciate the rhythm and the power of this work. Read A Tree Grows in Brooklynn sometime, you sound just like the ignorant teacher trying to mar the protagonists creative talent. Oh and HAVE A NICE DAY! :)
I feel like you are being very judgmental. Please just try and appreciate the rhythm and the power of this work. Read A Tree Grows in Brooklynn sometime, you sound just like the ignorant teacher trying to mar the protagonists creative talent. Oh and HAVE A NICE DAY! :)
Dear thedude,
I feel like you are being very judgmental. Please just try and appreciate the rhythm and the power of this work. Read A Tree Grows in Brooklynn sometime, you sound just like the ignorant teacher trying to mar the protagonists creative talent. Oh and HAVE A NICE DAY! :)
I feel like you are being very judgmental. Please just try and appreciate the rhythm and the power of this work. Read A Tree Grows in Brooklynn sometime, you sound just like the ignorant teacher trying to mar the protagonists creative talent. Oh and HAVE A NICE DAY! :)
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