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June 12, 2011
By SecretFlame PLATINUM, Portland, Oregon
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Black, blue, up now down,
Bruise after bruise line my arms,
My record of pain.

© Beth S., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
This haiku came to me when I thought about all the children in the world who are abused, and who abuse themselves.
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Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 13 2011 at 12:26 am
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
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I really love haikus, because they're so short, but they can say so much. It's kind of sad that people abuse themselves and are abused. This is really good. 
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 10 2011 at 1:29 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
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it's sad to think that people abuse and abuse themselves good job
alex198 said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 9:17 am
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Love it! Especially the last line. It was really good :)
Zinaidia SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 9:28 pm
Zinaidia SILVER, Moreno Valley, California
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I'm adding this to my favorite list thing by the way :D
Zinaidia SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 9:27 pm
Zinaidia SILVER, Moreno Valley, California
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Wow, short but has a strong message. Personally I can relate to it (mom wasn't the nicest person) so this really touched my heart. Good job :) 5 stars!
writer_girl SILVER said...
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Very powerful. Nice work!
CieraDesiree GOLD said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 3:15 pm
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Very simple, yet lots of meaning. LOVE IT!