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If I Stay

May 10, 2010
By Live2Write PLATINUM, Ravensdale, Washington
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Live2Write PLATINUM, Ravensdale, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
"Here's to waking up Thursday, and thinking it's Friday."
"It's Wednesday, dude."

"And we didn't think it was very cool, so... we tried to kill him."
"Dude, they're cops!"

"Great minds think alike."
"And fools seldom differ."

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At the point where three worlds meet
I tread lightly on rippled waves
Sky above, the ocean 'neath
And sand, before me, water paves

Below is darkness, sheer black ink
Nothing as far as I could see
More inviting then one would think
As terrifying as it be

Blue is the canvass overhead
My long dead sister smiles down
I want to wave, but cry instead
And it startles her, my heartfelt sound

On land, remains all I have left.
I square my shoulders and take a step

© Greg K., New Lenox, IL

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