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The Break-up Sonnet

January 9, 2012
By LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD, Bellmore, New York
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LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD, Bellmore, New York
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When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

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My love, my friend, in good hope I tell you
I have found a man to talk with at night
I say this to keep you from turning blue,
Save you from sorrows, to stop a sure fight.
I don’t mean to brag, but he is a god.
His eyes of the sea, with love they do swirl.
His voice of an angel makes yours seem odd.
His structure makes you seem like a small girl.
His lips touch mine with a small, gentle kiss.
While your lips are dry or covered in drool.
That’s only one thing that I will not miss.
If I stayed with you, I’d be called a fool.
But don’t be discouraged by my speech,
Maybe you’ll find a blind wealth-sucking leech.

© Michelle B., Blairsville, GA

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Relatable and slightly amusing, hopefully.
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LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 8:32 pm
LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD, Bellmore, New York
10 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

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Thank you! You're compliments are very appriciated!
ShadowOfMyLife BRONZE said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 6:14 pm
ShadowOfMyLife BRONZE, Appleton, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
Darkness is not merely the absents of light, but the destruction of hope.

The only water in the forest is the River

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Oh and I forgot to say Bones also. lol anyway I think all your work is amazing! Keep writing!
LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 12:47 pm
LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD, Bellmore, New York
10 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

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Oh my god! That's awesome! I don't meet a lot of people who like all that stuff too! Not even my friends like all that stuff! AH! I'm super excited to find someone like me!
ShadowOfMyLife BRONZE said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 10:22 am
ShadowOfMyLife BRONZE, Appleton, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
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The only water in the forest is the River

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This is so well written and very true. BTW not to be creepy or anything but I was looking at your profile and we could like be twins! Buffy, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Panic! At the disco, torchwood! YOU ARE MY NEW FAVOURITE PERSON.
LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD said...
on Jan. 12 2012 at 5:18 pm
LaurenElizabethVicki GOLD, Bellmore, New York
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Favorite Quote:
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. - Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

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Thanks! That means a lot!
barbie.girl83 said...
on Jan. 10 2012 at 5:35 pm
i really like this *snaps*