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October 29, 2012
By misseili ELITE, Troy, Michigan
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misseili ELITE, Troy, Michigan
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"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process." - Vincent Van Gogh

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I slave under their
Champagne glasses
And Rolex watches
I give myself out
To the people I hate
Praying
That I cannot be
Destroyed
After all.

© Natalie D.,Marblehead, MA

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Inspired by Dominique Francon from The Fountainhead.
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JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2013 at 9:04 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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"If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you."

"Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, 'I just don't care.'?"

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Well I haven't read this, but now i think I'm going to! This is such a cool poem, well-written, very powerful :) Love it! Great job! :)
asofnow GOLD said...
on Jun. 17 2013 at 9:36 am
asofnow GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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Nothing gold can stay ~ Robert Frost

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I'm reading this book! I like the poem and the realtionship to the book!
C.Tessa SILVER said...
on Jun. 14 2013 at 11:48 am
C.Tessa SILVER, Los Angeles, California
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Doubt whom you will, but never yourself.
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2 Timothy 1:7

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Its were good,a few words that say alot.
sago2212 SILVER said...
on Jun. 13 2013 at 8:35 am
sago2212 SILVER, Lucknow, Other
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hate is a strong word

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few lines poem ........... but beautiful excellent inspiration from an excellent novel written by an excellent author.