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I Got the Joy! MAG

January 21, 2009
By Anonymous

I got the joy
to pop the corn
side the walk
swing the set
mock the bird
glow the worm
gas the light

To
break the fast
ice the box
stair the well
school the boys
bubble the gum
french the kiss

To
yellow the fever
treasure the chest
miracle the grow
marry the gold
night the mare

To
jump the jack and back again
I believe
I believe I got it … that joy!

© Anonymous

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torinae SILVER said...
on Apr. 6 2018 at 7:58 am
torinae SILVER, Brasstown, North Carolina
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I love this poem!
Poetgirl1 PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 15 2018 at 8:19 am
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I love how this has a much deeper meaning than just splitting the words in half. You are an amazing poet. Keep up the great work and don' t ever stop writing.
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on Jan. 8 2018 at 1:57 am
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i love this !
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I love this so much and it's relateable. Beautiful writing :)
Tohoak BRONZE said...
on Apr. 7 2017 at 10:45 am
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Nice write!!
official.crizz BRONZE said...
on Dec. 8 2016 at 1:39 pm
official.crizz BRONZE, Sacramento, California
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keep up the good work is ghud poem goes with the flow. it kinda sounds like a song but with out a beat.
Jackiehernandezz SILVER said...
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such a cool poem. i love this, your title is beautiful. keep up the good work
Colbra said...
on Oct. 3 2016 at 11:53 am
absolutly amazing
isuess GOLD said...
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this is so beautiful and refreshing! good job
Lilaa BRONZE said...
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I love this!!
LongLazyDays55 BRONZE said...
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Sounds like a song. I like the way you've worded your poem. It's different and new, which is cool. Congrats on getting published in the magazine!
ToPonJah DIAMOND said...
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Wow! I really like this! Thank you for causing a happy little skip in my Oh-So heavy heart!
LCMyers13 GOLD said...
on May. 25 2012 at 3:55 pm
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This is a great piece. Very original, rhythmic, and fun to read. That's what I always shoot for. Great job.

 

laurensoccer SILVER said...
on Feb. 5 2012 at 5:01 pm
laurensoccer SILVER, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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I love how original this piece is. It speaks volumes when an author has a totally unique voice and outlook. Keep writing!!!!
remembermeplz PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 1:45 pm
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trully amazing =)
Genya GOLD said...
on Jan. 14 2012 at 9:59 am
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No, I think they're just tired of not having any feedback. This poem was well-written!
juggalohomie said...
on Jan. 4 2012 at 12:53 pm
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its so confuseing
Claydub said...
on Dec. 23 2011 at 6:12 pm
Amazing :)
Fia-fia BRONZE said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 9:19 pm
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Hahaha I love this! It is so cheery! Thank you

:)

byebye said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 8:51 pm
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Also I love the image you chose...just thought I'd add that! :)