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If I Could Write a Poem

September 12, 2012
By JessiDiane BRONZE, Buckhannon, West Virginia
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JessiDiane BRONZE, Buckhannon, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it. You say you love sun, but you seek shade when it&#039;s shining. You say you love wind, but when it comes, you close your window. So that&#039;s why I&#039;m scared when you say you love me.<br /> ~Bob Marley

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If I could write the lyrics

To a song about my life

You'd never understand the words

You'd never see it right


If I could write a poem

To make it sweet and clear

You'd get the meaning twisted

To something no where near


If I could write a novel

Of my every waking day

You'd have so many questions

Your mind a disarray


If I could draw a picture

In hopes you'd see me through

You'd only see the colors

It'd make no sense to you


If I could make a movie

And explain each tiny part

You'd only see the picture

You wouldn't see my heart

© Kirsten K., El Segundo, CA

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JessiDiane BRONZE said...
on Oct. 21 2012 at 11:34 pm
JessiDiane BRONZE, Buckhannon, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it. You say you love sun, but you seek shade when it&#039;s shining. You say you love wind, but when it comes, you close your window. So that&#039;s why I&#039;m scared when you say you love me.<br /> ~Bob Marley

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Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it!
JessiDiane BRONZE said...
on Oct. 21 2012 at 11:34 pm
JessiDiane BRONZE, Buckhannon, West Virginia
2 articles 1 photo 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it. You say you love sun, but you seek shade when it&#039;s shining. You say you love wind, but when it comes, you close your window. So that&#039;s why I&#039;m scared when you say you love me.<br /> ~Bob Marley

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Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it!
JasmineRose SILVER said...
on Sep. 15 2012 at 11:06 pm
JasmineRose SILVER, Bay Port, Michigan
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Sweet! I love it!
Kat_Poetry BRONZE said...
on Sep. 15 2012 at 3:29 pm
Kat_Poetry BRONZE, Neenah, Wisconsin
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Wow. Simply wow. The idea of this is great, and everything about it is great. I love it so much!!!! Very well written! :)