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August 17, 2012
By PrincessLena ELITE, Orlando, Florida
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"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be" - Kurt Vonnegut

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Before I slept,
I wished that I would not
wake up
again.
But then I dreamt
of you, and I was struck
with my promise
to not think like that again.

© Jordan S., Auburndale, MA

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PrincessLena ELITE said...
on Aug. 21 2012 at 3:35 pm
PrincessLena ELITE, Orlando, Florida
116 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be&quot; - Kurt Vonnegut

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Okay, thank you for the feedback! I'll definitely try to get more there and add onto the poem. A lot mine are too short, so thank you for letting me know about this one :)
PrincessLena ELITE said...
on Aug. 21 2012 at 3:34 pm
PrincessLena ELITE, Orlando, Florida
116 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be&quot; - Kurt Vonnegut

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)
taylortea BRONZE said...
on Aug. 19 2012 at 2:27 pm
taylortea BRONZE, Reidsville, North Carolina
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I actually love this piece very much. I think the simplicity is spot on and it has a beautiful purpose. Great job!
TheGirlWhoAteTheWorld BRONZE said...
on Aug. 19 2012 at 10:49 am
TheGirlWhoAteTheWorld BRONZE, Newport, Pennsylvania
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I feel like these needs to be longer than it is - you are off to a good start but it just stops. Maybe add some more.. :)