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Another Metaphor of Life MAG

October 14, 2008
By Adams1030 BRONZE, Tenafly, New Jersey
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bubbles.
god’s just a little kid
with a big bottle
of Miracle Bubbles
and a wand
dipping, blowing these
bubbles
all doomed to

pop

at one point or another.
they either drop
too fast, before
he can catch them,
or the biggest ones
pop!
before they’ve even
been launched.
it’s the little ones
that leave quietly
and take their time

gently

drifting

down

everyone leaves a mark,
you know,
but sooner or later
they’ve all evaporated.

© Brianna C., Lincoln Park, MI

The author's comments:
I happened to be blowing bubbles in my room when my thoughts suddenly took a semi-philosophical turn and came up with this metaphor. I liked the idea immediately, if only because it was both lighthearted and yet potentially cynical (in pointing out that a person's life, no matter how long his/her "imprint" lasts, will fade away eventually).
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on Jan. 9 2011 at 7:22 pm
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This is a really nice poem. Very Punctual, and precise. I feel like every word you use is there for a reason, and that's fantastic. Mind checking out my work? I'd really appreciate it. 
claudiathewho SILVER said...
on Jan. 9 2011 at 7:02 pm
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I meant to say "statement" instead of "sentence." Oops!
claudiathewho SILVER said...
on Jan. 9 2011 at 7:01 pm
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I love this! It's so simple but it makes a big sentence. Like you said, this poem is both lighthearted and cynical.
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that poem was great
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Is it not amazing how a simple poem can influence people to... Blow Bubbles. Haha, I loved the poem, and the metaphore was great. Keep writing, I'll be sure to read.
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This was a very interesting perspective on life. Bubbles. Ha, I've always loved that word :)
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it was very good and the metaphor was so random that it made complete sense. nice job
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This poem is incredible. It also makes me want to blow bubbles too.
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My thoughts exactly :)
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It is such a sweet poem. Now I want to go get some bubbles.
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This is absolutely brilliant!!! I would love to hear more of what you have to say, so please: enlighten me!!!
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wow! this is absolutely amazing!! This is going to be my new metaphor on life! I love it! If you get a second, I would love to hear your opinion on some of my stuff
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This is absolutly fantastic! Created a very interesting picture in my mind.
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The ability to simplify something beyond comprehension to mere childs play is brilliant
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This was amazing. In all honesty, one of the best pieces of writing on this entire site.
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Simply...astonishing. I'd give you a 10 out of 5 for such a great piece of art. Such a wonderful thing to write. Absolutely lovely. Thank you.
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that was really great! i  loved it! : )
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Lovely metaphor.
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this was soo good,, like no lie
Leo123 said...
on Oct. 13 2010 at 3:15 pm
I like that very much. It's true.