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Birthday Candles

December 28, 2011
By marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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"If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you'll know it. I don't think you should wait. I think you should speak now." -Taylor Swift

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The three decker cake stood before me on the table
All thirteen candles lit and waiting,

The wax melting and fading,
And the base plunged into the goodness of vanilla icing

As the spotlight birthday song continued to be sung.
Once it’s over, the candles seem to get brighter,

Smiles seem to get wider,
And the balloons seem to get lighter

As I stare at the round, sugary cake.
I can feel everybody’s eyes on me,
Beckoning my wish to come and blow out the candles,

So that the mocking cake can be devoured.
I can’t think of my wish or how to put it in words;
I feel pressured with all the family’s and camera’s eyes

Poised on me with expectance.
The icing covered cake sweats on the table,

And within seconds I make up my mind
I take a deep breath and blow 12 flaming candles out

And on the 13th I whisper softly,
'I blew out my birthday candles

And wished for you.'

© Meghan T., Scottsdale, AZ

The author's comments:
Dedication:





To Noah,
I will always be wishing for you.
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marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 18 2012 at 4:34 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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lol thanks!!
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 18 2012 at 4:33 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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i'm glad =)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 18 2012 at 4:30 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you!! :D
Kparker27 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 18 2012 at 8:57 am
Kparker27 PLATINUM, Groesbeck, Texas
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Great Job!!!! :)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 8:28 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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It cut my comment off...and so th last part was supposed to say that in case anybody is wondering, yes I do know him in re.al life ;)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 8:23 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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I'm really glad you like it, considering it is dedicated to you
Nk sodovodowkwkskdkd said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 7:49 pm
I loved this poem eversince I first saw it, and it grows on me everyday, I think u did an amazing job and ily, your little boy, sorry for not texting u I gtg soon
Scarybark7 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 5:45 pm
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I really enjoyed reading this.
G. said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 5:32 pm
AMAZING!!!!
thatonelostguy BRONZE said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 5:29 pm
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wow i love how you got into this, every line made me wonder what was coming next. then you end it in such a sweet way good job :3
Girly said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 4:44 pm
Girly, Wheeler, Texas
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That would be nice. :)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 3:17 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you! =)
redAKbabygirl22 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 3:15 pm
redAKbabygirl22 BRONZE, Mountain Village, Alaska
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wow! i LOVE this! good work :D
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 3:03 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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yay :D thank you!
Mani2x SILVER said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 2:53 pm
Mani2x SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
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Loved it.! One of my faves.
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 2:26 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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oops...Emma is on page 1 :p
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 2:25 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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Thanks Emma-Riley!
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 2:25 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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Thank you, i'm glad you understand my poem =) and hey lol i'm not little! XD the girl in the poem is me :P and yeah...what i wished for was the only thing that mattered to me. Thank you thank you thank you :D
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 2:21 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you =)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 16 2012 at 6:45 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you! =)