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August 8, 2011
By Livvy97 GOLD, Warren, New Jersey
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My scent is overwhelming
I can be seen when someone faces me with fear in their eyes
My presence can be clearly detected
I’m implanted within a few
My victims live in terror
I can control others with my mere presence
I’m lurking behind each opportunity, yet my responsibility embraces all in my view
My prey is your mistake
I am your parent explaining to you your misdeeds
Ready to pounce like a lion on my prey, your errors
Bullies cower in fear when I arrive
I am authority
Never forget, I hover above you, all the time, everywhere,
You don’t want to be caught in my wrath

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EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 27 2011 at 9:07 am
EnigmaticBeing PLATINUM, Santa Barbara, California
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&quot;Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours.&#039;<br /> James A. Baldwin

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 I've written poems that give off the same vibe as this one, so I guess it's true what they say about great minds thinking alike. :)
Livvy97 GOLD said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 3:44 pm
Livvy97 GOLD, Warren, New Jersey
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Thanks!!!!!!!
HannSawyer15 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 12:58 pm
HannSawyer15 BRONZE, North Brunswick, New Jersey
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Nice! :) I love how you started off with "my scent" it's a bit odd because it's a poem about authority but thats what I like about it. :)