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The Enemy

June 23, 2010
By Sonata16 GOLD, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Sonata16 GOLD, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you." --Zora Neil Hurston


Oh Good, I am you enemy;
My name is Great and I have looked beyond the Beyond
And have seen where your sidewalk ends;
I have seen exactly where yours stops,
And I know exactly where mine begins.

The unchanging twinkling of your stars
Will soon be out-shined by a much greater light;
It is time to say hello to the Great Day,
And good bye to the Good Night.

The author's comments:
"Good is the Enemy of Great"

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Captain said...
on Aug. 30 2010 at 6:12 pm

Woah, my mind is blown. I hope it won't offend you to share this with some fellow poet-enthusiasts. 

 

"And have seen where your sidewalk ends;/I know exactly where yours stops./ and I know exactly where mine begins.

 

Some of my new favorite poetry, ever. Great use of repetition. Keep it up!


Cerise said...
on Jul. 23 2010 at 10:49 am
This is really good:)