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January 13, 2013
By AmyLeigh GOLD, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
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&ldquo;One thing about human beings that puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within.&rdquo;<br /> - Sigmund Freud

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I am fragile
But so are you
I have held my breath
Anticipating all that you
Could possibly ignore
And I’m not afraid of much
But I am afraid of this

I’ve spread my arms wide
To the sound of crashing waves
And felt it rush through my chest
As if I could not contain it
And neither could the sea

Because your hand will never know
The curve of my cheek
And your lips will never ache
To seek mine
But still I find solace
In this soft whisper
Tangled in my hair
This wind on my skin
This echo of your touch
Etched in my palm

© Grace L., Bacolod City, Philippines

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XweienX said...
on Feb. 26 2013 at 3:46 am
XweienX, Shah Alam, Other
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Be inspired to be an inspiration.

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A sense of sadness while reading the poem...which I believe is the theme of this poem right? :) Love the last stanza! Great work!
AmyLeigh GOLD said...
on Jan. 28 2013 at 6:50 pm
AmyLeigh GOLD, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
10 articles 0 photos 15 comments

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&ldquo;One thing about human beings that puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within.&rdquo;<br /> - Sigmund Freud

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thank you! i'm glad you liked it :)
AmyLeigh GOLD said...
on Jan. 28 2013 at 6:49 pm
AmyLeigh GOLD, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
10 articles 0 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;One thing about human beings that puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within.&rdquo;<br /> - Sigmund Freud

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thank you so much for your feedback!!! i totally understand what you mean about the effort to be deep, i'm still trying to find a balance. and i can see what you're saying about the second stanza, the 3 stanzas do kind of jump around but that was sort of my intention, to have almost 3 different thoughts within the poem. i'll definitely keep that in mind when i'm editing though!
BeckSunflower BRONZE said...
on Jan. 28 2013 at 4:39 pm
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I like it, especially the second stanza, but at the same time I am not sure how it fits. I do, however think it belongs but it deserves a lead up. Also a bit of advice im constantly am giving my brother: I understand the want to be deep but you can only go so far before you fall in.
Soccer23 GOLD said...
on Jan. 27 2013 at 7:22 pm
Soccer23 GOLD, Rockton, Illinois
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. <br /> Lao Tzu

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I love this !  it has very good imagery it made me feel like  i was there