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Let Go of the Rope

January 31, 2011
By glitter_queen DIAMOND, Yardley, Pennsylvania
glitter_queen DIAMOND, Yardley, Pennsylvania
54 articles 7 photos 8 comments

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The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.


A wise man told me once
to let go of the rope
that was making my hands red.
I took in what he said,
weighed it in my head
then looked at my palms
that were covered in scars.
I planned on going far
with that rope in my fingers
because the pain that it brought
did not linger long,
but maybe I am wrong.
This rope
that I have been holding so tightly
has broken glass
that makes my blood run brightly
and brush-burns my skin.
It ties to him,
and now that he is stranded
I will drop this rope
and keep going, empty-handed.


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on Feb. 4 2011 at 9:14 am
glitter_queen DIAMOND, Yardley, Pennsylvania
54 articles 7 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.

thank you very much! I appreciate it :D

on Feb. 2 2011 at 3:32 pm
littlerose913 GOLD, Bensenville, Illinois
12 articles 1 photo 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

I can feel your journey and pain. You are a very expressive writer. Check out some of my works. You are well on your way! <3