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Why I Write MAG

September 30, 2008
By Anonymous

I write to create
In the world’s massive novel
A page of my own

© Anonymous

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I wrote this poem to express my passion for writing. Writing is my way to have my voice heard.
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pens-are-mightier-than-swords SILVER said...
on Oct. 22 2011 at 7:35 am
pens-are-mightier-than-swords SILVER, Caledonia, Michigan
8 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
"we often put up walls not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down"
~Author Unknown

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Simply profound! Beautiful!
Sail_ BRONZE said...
on Oct. 20 2011 at 3:42 pm
Sail_ BRONZE, Eugene, Oregon
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wow, it's so short and simple, and yet says so much
ElectricDtv said...
on Oct. 12 2011 at 3:08 pm
ElectricDtv, Three Rivers, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
dont really have one

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that is realy good its people like you who inspire me to do these things keep up the great work
Artemis--Sherwood GOLD said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 5:05 pm
Artemis--Sherwood GOLD, Hemet, California
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OHEMGEEEE! Finally someone else who understands how I feel! Where have you been all my life? :)
emsolsen SILVER said...
on Oct. 8 2011 at 6:15 pm
emsolsen SILVER, New Canaan, Connecticut
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Wow!! This is my new motto!
ChristopherJ GOLD said...
on Oct. 3 2011 at 9:37 pm
ChristopherJ GOLD, Lanham, Maryland
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"I was never really insane except upon occasions when my heart was touched"-Edgar Allen Poe

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This is all inspiring in all its simplistic beauty :)
Joy Joy said...
on Oct. 3 2011 at 6:09 pm
This Is sipmly beautiful. It needs no more words!
Mike6546 SILVER said...
on Sep. 30 2011 at 6:37 pm
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It's impresesive how you are able to get a message like that across in only three lines.  It really makes me think.
lizlarz BRONZE said...
on Sep. 24 2011 at 4:10 pm
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Wow. Absolutely amazing. Simple but powerful.
xshatterd_realityz SILVER said...
on Sep. 16 2011 at 9:48 pm
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I LOVE IT! very short and straight to it, good job!
bpjrobert SILVER said...
on Sep. 14 2011 at 4:33 pm
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I like it a lot. So many people want to make their mark and you just made yours.
weasel123 said...
on Sep. 6 2011 at 10:35 am
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This poem really describes what a lot of people try to do. Everyone wants to be heard and stand out from everyone else. Good poem.

 

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Congratulations, you have made your page. 
aveawave GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 9:03 pm
aveawave GOLD, Woolwich, New Jersey
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This. Is. Brilliant. !!! can you read some of mine? I need advice. Id really appreciate it, thanks!

 

ThatOneWritingGirl PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 8:29 pm
ThatOneWritingGirl PLATINUM, Greenwood Village, Colorado
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It' like you read my mind! :) Great work! Maybe check out some of my work if you have some extra time! :) Happy writing!
dia.dreamer GOLD said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 8:02 am
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You perfectly described exactly how I feel!!! awesome job!! I could just give you a hug right now...! :)
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 4 2011 at 5:22 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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I wanna leave my mark in this world too :)))
IAmPoeticRae BRONZE said...
on Aug. 1 2011 at 11:33 pm
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& i LOVE IT !
DramaDuchess SILVER said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 2:00 pm
DramaDuchess SILVER, Medford, Oregon
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Great job! I like the way you described your own feeling about writing in a simple but wonderful, meaningful synonym. Check out my poems?
ShadowFangirl101 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 25 2011 at 8:51 pm
ShadowFangirl101 PLATINUM, Sheridan, Wyoming
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My thoughts exactly. :)