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Tears For Japan

March 16, 2011
By IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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Where did the crabs go?
Shells empty. Water stagnates.
Homes burn, sky still blue.

© Emily M., Milford, CT

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Anna-Akua SILVER said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 10:29 pm
Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
But the funny thing about it is I ain't even start yet
I'm only using my mind I ain't even use my heart yet
I just evolved I ain't speaking theoretically
-Keys "Dear Dummy"

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ur dad kinda said what i didnt know how to say...he is a 100% rite!
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 9:13 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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Thank you :) My dad says that's really what Haikus are supposed to do, convey emotion, without actually describing the emotion, I think.
Anna-Akua SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 5:13 pm
Anna-Akua SILVER, Taunton, Massachusetts
9 articles 0 photos 38 comments

Favorite Quote:
But the funny thing about it is I ain't even start yet
I'm only using my mind I ain't even use my heart yet
I just evolved I ain't speaking theoretically
-Keys "Dear Dummy"

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i love it! i wish i could write haikus like this, its very touching without touching the main event, u know? if that makes sense :/
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 7:52 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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True, True. 
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 7:07 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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Well, the only thing you do know is my background, from my poem Summer Nights in Algeria. Well, actually I'm only half Algerian, my mom's American. 

In Algeria(and most Muslim Countries), my name's super-common. I was named after my grandma. :) 

IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 7:04 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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I'll go check it out :)
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 7:03 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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I know what you mean, the thing is, I haVe no idea what you look like, what your body language is, I know nothing of your background, all I know is the inside of you head :) I don't even know what your voice sounds like. So I'm not sure I could say your name fits you.
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 6:56 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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True. Just the internet feels so personal

sometimes. Just wondering. 

IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 6:53 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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I don't really know you, so I can't say if I think your name fits you. I've always loved my name, I think it fits me quite well.
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 6:53 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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I just added a new poem, Ode to El Classico. I hope you like it! :) 
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 6:51 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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You are welcome! :) 

I like what you said about my name, that's an interesting thought. 

Do you think your name fits you?

Do you think my name fits me? 

IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 6:40 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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Aww, thanks :) I've always wondered if I have anyone following me.

I think it's pretty, it reminds me of a white daisy with a brown center, and very bright green, vibrant leaves.

Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 6:23 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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I like your name, Bryn.(It shows up whenver you do something on Teen INK because I pressed the email button) 

Anyway, it seems to really fit you. It seems like a good lord of the Rings name and it's unique.  

Random Thought: Why do you think of my name, Aicha? 

IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 3:40 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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Absolutely :)
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 9:26 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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Can you read my work? :) 
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 9 2011 at 12:54 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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You're very welcome, krarthurs :)

I am appreciating your comments as well :) Thank you.

krarthurs SILVER said...
on Jun. 8 2011 at 1:36 pm
krarthurs SILVER, Plymouth, Massachusetts
9 articles 3 photos 87 comments

Favorite Quote:
All generous minds have a horror of what are commonly called "Facts". They are the brute beasts of the intellectual domain.
-Thomas Hobbes

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Such a simple haikuu with such a powerful message behind it. I loved this a lot.

And thank you so much for commenting on my work. It really meant a lot to me. (:

IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 7 2011 at 7:39 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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Thank you, I seem to work best most often in Haikus.
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 7 2011 at 6:31 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond

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I think this captures the mood of the earthquake perfectly. I also really love how it's a haiku because that's a japanese style of poetry.  It pays yet another tribute to Japan. Awesome. :)