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October 16, 2008
By Alexandra Bishop SILVER, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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People tell me I have his nose
Because it’s strong and hooked
With a powerful bump at the top
But I hope that’s all he gave me
An ugly nose is enough
And better than an ugly mind that
Sinks its teeth into anything it can
Like the hearts of girls who have
Not yet learned to love the real way
I hope I do not have his hands
Calloused from the cold metal of a gun
And stained with a twisted love
Love I hope I do not have
Because love is not a fist or a knife
Love is not an apology
I hope I do not have his back
Because he never had mine
And I hope a nose does not give me
A guiltless conscience and a
Forgetful brain.

© Michelle K., Vancouver, WA

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starlight26 GOLD said...
on Mar. 17 2010 at 8:45 pm
starlight26 GOLD, Miramar, Florida
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*life isnt about pretending to be something you&#039;re not. It about being who you are and finding someone <br /> who loves every bit of it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Life&#039;s tradegy is that we get old too soon and wise too late&quot;

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Oh, and please let me know when you write another poem! You have a great talent
starlight26 GOLD said...
on Mar. 17 2010 at 8:41 pm
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*life isnt about pretending to be something you&#039;re not. It about being who you are and finding someone <br /> who loves every bit of it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Life&#039;s tradegy is that we get old too soon and wise too late&quot;

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You put this poem in the most amazing way...the thoughts that so many girls and guys have....all i can say that it was beautiful and put together awesome-ly!!!!! !!!

I loved it!!! I can relate :)
cass said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 7:26 pm
this was so amazing and well-written i completely loved it and you are amazing! good job!
alwayswriting14 SILVER said...
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WOW. That was so insightful...
alyn-ica said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 11:43 am
my dad too.. this is an incredible poem
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Wonderful job! The ending could have been stronger to accompany the power you established in the beginning and middle of your work.
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AMAZING!! That's all I'm going to say. Simply amazing!! =)
whisperingofdawn GOLD said...
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i love this poem. it explains alot of feelings i have for my dad.
you should read my poem: For Daddy...
http ://www.teenink .com /poetry/free_verse/article/147088/For-Daddy/
good work, keep writing :)
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This poem really had its lines where there was a double meaning and that is a great thing. I really enjoyed how the poem had moments of comparison.
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this is amazing, beautifully written, very insightful, and relatable. good job!
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Amazing,this is really deep as everyone else has said. For me my favorite line was; "I hope I do not have his hands calloused from the cold metal of a gun and stained with a twisted love." Beautiful and very descriptive.
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This is fanominal!! I can't imagine it more well written.it totally flows without a doubt and it makes me think. Great job!!!!!!!!
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this is really good, keep writing, you have a great talent.
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wow. that was vary well written. that was ingeniously written. wow =]
babygirl said...
on May. 22 2009 at 3:49 pm
i loved it

and you should write a short story with it

you should already be a famous poet
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I like to try and find some constructive feedback and stand out from the croud of total admirers, but I cannot find fault with this work of art.
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This is so good you should continue and write a short story from this
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this was amazing! i love the way you write!
Butterflybeauty said...
on Feb. 19 2009 at 1:12 am
Very intriguing poem. I would have never thought of that. Very original and classy, thanks for sharing your work. Please check out my work at- TeenInk.com/raw/Poetry/article/83793/To-Become/ Great job!