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July 26, 2011
By akrreid BRONZE, Wexford, Pennsylvania
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akrreid BRONZE, Wexford, Pennsylvania
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"I never said it was going to be easy--I said it was going to be worth it."

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Not all ideas are diamonds
As not all that glitters is gold
But both these will wither or else grow mold
You say diamonds are forever
And gold is not of the flesh
But even if you say not, wouldn't it be for the best?
But alas people die for them
By silly pursuits of wealth
Little do they know that the richest man is the one of good health

© Heather P.,Germantown, NY

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austenite GOLD said...
on Aug. 15 2011 at 10:18 pm
austenite GOLD, River Falls, Wisconsin
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...one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love....I love...I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on. -Mr. Darcy

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I think this poem is great! It's witty, has a great rhyme scheme, and actually has a worthwhile message. Love it!
HannSawyer15 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 9:44 am
HannSawyer15 BRONZE, North Brunswick, New Jersey
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"I say... lets speak it. Lets fight it. Lets write it. There's nothing to hold on to if it's already gone."

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And the title was really good to btw!
HannSawyer15 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 9:43 am
HannSawyer15 BRONZE, North Brunswick, New Jersey
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I loved this poem. :) The only thing I would say is try to work on the last line. But besides that I really did enjoy this piece. Great job! :)
poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 30 2011 at 11:19 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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I agree with every thing in this poem!!!!!!! It is also very well written. It flows real nicely!!!!!