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April 1, 2013
By laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
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laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
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"I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be." -Sylvia Plath

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ink won't drip, words won't flow
writer's block has taken over me
no relief, no release
these are the nights
my body takes everything
every pain, every sorrow
felt now
remembered in the morning

© Chyi-Dean S., North Tustin, CA

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laurengerhard SILVER said...
on May. 5 2013 at 6:01 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Thank you. Xo
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD said...
on May. 4 2013 at 10:03 pm
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD, Roseville, California
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&quot;if you&#039;re not 1st you&#039;re last&quot;

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definately something every writer can relate to and so skillfully discribed in this peice you certaintly have a way with words 
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:54 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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You really don't understand how much I appreciate that... thank you, thank you, thank you.
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:54 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
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&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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You're too sweet. Thank you.
KylieK GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:43 pm
KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
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I know this is my second comment, but I can't alliterate how great this is. Usually people comment on my work or I browse around and find an ordinary, cliche, un-daring bunch of writers. But your work speaks with conviction. I can literally feel your passion for this art when I read this. And, believe me, I don't say anything unless I really mean it.
KylieK GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2013 at 7:40 pm
KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
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Lauren! Oh my goodness! You really have something here! I adore your writing!
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 8 2013 at 11:06 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
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&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Haha, yes. Thank you!
Helena_Noel BRONZE said...
on Apr. 8 2013 at 10:50 pm
Helena_Noel BRONZE, Burnt Hills, New York
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Yeas, I know! It is relatable. But it iant the normal frustration of not bing able to write like you witness in other works on the subject, but there is a small demention of horror that I could sense as I read. That, i think, is a little closer to what I feel. Its like waking up and realizing your arm is dead!
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 8 2013 at 4:50 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Xo (that's all I have to say, but this comment has to be at least ten characters, so hi)
paleteenager PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 8 2013 at 3:32 pm
paleteenager PLATINUM, Fountain Hills, Arizona
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I love this mostly just because I can relate so easily.
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2013 at 1:57 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Well, you're welcome! Xo
thatunknownthing DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 6 2013 at 10:26 am
thatunknownthing DIAMOND, Dubai, Other
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&quot;Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift; that&#039;s why they call it the present&quot;

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How I feel this very often makes me want to thank you for giving me company! :)
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 5 2013 at 10:14 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Thank you. Xo
Makala SILVER said...
on Apr. 5 2013 at 9:12 pm
Makala SILVER, Three Rivers, Michigan
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Great job! The flow was great! I definetly know what you mean in it though! It is something we all feel every once in a great while.
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 8:44 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Thank you :)
thankfate SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 8:17 pm
thankfate SILVER, HELLO WISCONSIN!!!, Wisconsin
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loveeeeeeeeeeeee
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 8:00 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Thank you so much :)
loveisntreal GOLD said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 7:50 pm
loveisntreal GOLD, Arcata, California
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i love this so much, it sounds like something i would write. :)) i think that you did an awesome job!! keep writing!
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 6:37 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
8 articles 0 photos 124 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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Thank you :)
LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 6:09 pm
LexusMarie PLATINUM, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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The more control you have over yourself, the less control others have over you.

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Hey! I know what you mean, it's seriously so bad. But, you overcame it so write this! c: Good job!