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A Glimmer

February 23, 2014
By xDanny SILVER, Windsor, California
xDanny SILVER, Windsor, California
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Favorite Quote:
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life; it goes on." - Robert Frost


His hands are tied
With no way to free
He wants to help her
But doesn't think she can see
He tries to hold her
Let her know all is good
He feels like she won’t listen
He feels like she should
But what does he know?
He can’t see her mind
The things she is feeling
To her, he is blind.
It’s probably true
He can’t see her whole
She knows that he can’t
And it’s taking its toll
He feels like he’s lost
Doesn't know what to do
Her emotions, transparent
He sees them right through
Yet once in a while
He’ll see a small spark
A fire in the night
A light in the dark
Outstretched is his hand
To catch the small glimmer
Each second he waits
The light becomes dimmer
But when it’s in his hand
He can finally see
It’s a small piece of her
A piece of the key.


The author's comments:
This was inspired by a friend who was going through some trouble at the time and my reactions to the situation.

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on Mar. 3 2014 at 12:23 am
PhoenixTears GOLD, Stansbury Park, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
"Life sucks. And then you die." ~Jacob (Twilight)

Okay, I am sounding really dumb.... It is fantabulous Mr. xDanny supercalifrajulisticexpealadocious!!!!!

on Mar. 3 2014 at 12:20 am
PhoenixTears GOLD, Stansbury Park, Utah
11 articles 6 photos 59 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life sucks. And then you die." ~Jacob (Twilight)

I take back the happiness part. I re-read it again. I do have a real question: If her feelings were transparent, wouldn't he be able to see right through them? Or what is the meaning behind that? :) 

on Mar. 3 2014 at 12:18 am
PhoenixTears GOLD, Stansbury Park, Utah
11 articles 6 photos 59 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life sucks. And then you die." ~Jacob (Twilight)

I like how you represented the girl's emotions as a flame or light. One thing that I was questioning throughout the poem: What is SHE feeling? Are the glimmers supposed to be glints of happiness, or just overall glimpses of her true self? Anyway, terrific job! I really liked it.

Blynn SILVER said...
on Mar. 3 2014 at 12:18 am
Blynn SILVER, Waco, Texas
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very nice dan, really good poem

on Mar. 2 2014 at 10:54 pm
SunnyDreams BRONZE, Niger Falls, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Can you feel what I have seen, when no one else has lived through what I have?-HalveOfLife

I love this one, I can feel the pain one must have had.