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January 13, 2012
By recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;These are the times that try men&#039;s souls.&quot; - Thomas Paine.<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could&#039;ve been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.&quot; - On the Water Front<br /> <br /> &quot;This is my place of failure.&quot;

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Life is a game
Girls are the same
That's why she screams
As I dissect her dreams

She calls me a knight
But I'm really a hunter
She's lost her sight
Truly asunder

Girl's feel too much
Yet I feel too little
Playing with hearts
Gosh they're so brittle

I want a strong girl
Who can see through the mist
I say you're beautiful
Resist!

See past my words
Just see the meaning
Tower of cards
Jesus, we're leaning

I see I've just lost you
But look it's okay
You'll see through my madness...

Someday.

© Kathleen O., Jim Thorpe, PA

The author's comments:
If you don't know what asunder means, you might want to look it up.

Also I'd find it interesting if you stated what you think this is about..
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Emily_Greene GOLD said...
on Oct. 4 2012 at 9:49 pm
Emily_Greene GOLD, Spring Valley, California
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Nice flow and straight to the point. You can really hear the boredom and melancholy with women falling in love too easily. I like it very much. Add to favorites and 5/5 stars.   I hope you'll check out my work too.
ReadWriteBreathe PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 12 2012 at 3:35 pm
ReadWriteBreathe PLATINUM, Pocatello, Idaho
24 articles 4 photos 114 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You have to consider the possibility that God does not like you&quot; Tyler Durden Fight Club

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I love this. It's so true and I definitely can relate (even though I'm a lady xD)
Shmelmo GOLD said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 7:21 am
Shmelmo GOLD, Elma, Iowa
16 articles 9 photos 143 comments

Favorite Quote:
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

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Nicely done. It is very well put together and I really like it. You have an amazing talent, never stop writing.
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 9:00 am
chloena_garrett GOLD, Colorado City, Texas
19 articles 13 photos 180 comments

Favorite Quote:
At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.<br /> <br /> Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.<br /> <br /> A poem is never finished, only abandoned.<br /> <br /> Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

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I know but lol i did anyways. haha. check out my poems and photos that just got accepted. I think you'll like them. :D
Skyeblu BRONZE said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 6:10 pm
Skyeblu BRONZE, Lawton, Oklahoma
2 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You are you. Now, isn&#039;t that pleasant?&quot;<br /> -Dr.Seuss<br /> &quot;I was going to buy a copy of &quot;The Power of Positive Thinking&quot;, and then I thought: What the hell good would that do?&quot;<br /> -Ronnie Shakes

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Very original, I like how it flows together.
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 7:14 am
readaholic PLATINUM, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
I&#039;d rather fail because I fell on my own face than fall because someone tripped me up<br /> ~Jhonen Vasquez

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Awesome! :)
Aj3541 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 6:55 pm
Aj3541 PLATINUM, North Vernon, Indiana
20 articles 10 photos 12 comments

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&quot;the demons that she hides are all she knows&quot;

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Love it!!!!! :)
recurring_resilience SILVER said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 6:12 pm
recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;These are the times that try men&#039;s souls.&quot; - Thomas Paine.<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could&#039;ve been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.&quot; - On the Water Front<br /> <br /> &quot;This is my place of failure.&quot;

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lol it's your second! xD You didn't have to comment again if you'd already read it!
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 6:10 pm
chloena_garrett GOLD, Colorado City, Texas
19 articles 13 photos 180 comments

Favorite Quote:
At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.<br /> <br /> Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.<br /> <br /> A poem is never finished, only abandoned.<br /> <br /> Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

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Recurring. I love this so much. I love the usage of the word asunder. also, i think this is my second or third comment on this... lol.
IdentityMangler PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 10:05 pm
IdentityMangler PLATINUM, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
34 articles 3 photos 30 comments

Favorite Quote:
Be kind. You never know whose fighting for their life.

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Wow...This is awesome! :D
Acastillo GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 5:43 pm
Acastillo GOLD, Phoenix, Arizona
11 articles 0 photos 114 comments

Favorite Quote:
Just because you have flaws, doesn&#039;t mean you aren&#039;t beautiful ~Zayn Malik

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This is such a great poem recurring! I love it
ihatesouvenirstores GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 2:53 pm
ihatesouvenirstores GOLD, Galax, Virginia
14 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Never let your fears decide your fate.&quot;- awolnation

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Really nice recurring! I love your way of thinking!
Mani2x SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 1:54 pm
Mani2x SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
8 articles 0 photos 52 comments

Favorite Quote:
I was born an original, I&#039;m not going to die a copy.

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This is great. And I know what asunder means.! =P
TheWolfOfMay SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 11:34 am
TheWolfOfMay SILVER, Dayton, Ohio
8 articles 0 photos 13 comments
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Very nice, it speaks loudly to me.
Photographywonder said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 10:35 pm
Wow :D this is amazing
mariissa said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 6:55 pm
mariissa, Sdfsa, Nebraska
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One Of My Favorites.!(: Keep Up The Good Work.! :)
Crazymexican GOLD said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 4:00 pm
Crazymexican GOLD, Jay, Maine
12 articles 0 photos 30 comments

Favorite Quote:
not sure

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This is a great poem and I think it is pretty interesting
Manish9 SILVER said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 6:18 am
Manish9 SILVER, Kanpur, Other
6 articles 12 photos 110 comments
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It's really a great piece of poetry ! Don't get to see much stuff like these days !
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 8:40 am
chloena_garrett GOLD, Colorado City, Texas
19 articles 13 photos 180 comments

Favorite Quote:
At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.<br /> <br /> Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.<br /> <br /> A poem is never finished, only abandoned.<br /> <br /> Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

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oh recurring i love this. great job RR. I think its amazing. and yeah i know what asunder means. i have it in one of my peoms too. lol.
AutumnInside BRONZE said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 7:11 am
AutumnInside BRONZE, Newfane, New York
3 articles 3 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The best laid schemes of mice and men, often go askew.&quot;

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You are a very talented writer. I hope it takes you places. This poem has become one of my favorites. Please keep writing. I look forward to reading more (: