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November 13, 2008
By Andrewsaur BRONZE, La Porte, Texas
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Andrewsaur BRONZE, La Porte, Texas
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\\\\\\\"Time brings all things to life, in that I trust it so.\\\\\\\" ~ Willie Stark

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When the tides change
I’ll be free
to drown among my people
in the ancient lands of nowhere
nowhere you would go
with a head upon my hat
and feet upon my shoes
it’s time to go inside
to survive
the cold of the air conditioning
in my room it’s harsh living
with the lights turned off
no one makes a sound
except the pitter patter of my soul
across the aluminum roof of my mind
like raindrops in your eye
all you are is a blurred image
thoughts once clear
are now hard to see
I have to retrieve my telescope
just to see you
still leaves me empty inside
’cause I think it’s my fault
that I have no idea
but I don’t know what to think
or where to begin
so I just sit and wait
for the tide to come in.

© Lydia E., Escondido, CA

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aquarius SILVER said...
on Aug. 17 2010 at 12:32 pm
aquarius SILVER, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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&quot;unwelcome truths are not popular.&quot;

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I must say, this was a mind-bender. I enjoyed it a whole dang lot, don't get me wrong. I thought it was...refreshing. That's the word. The continuity of the piece flowed all the way until the end, and then it seemed so complete. Really nice job. [:
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 6 2010 at 11:31 pm
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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haha i know right? (:
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD said...
on Aug. 6 2010 at 2:56 pm
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD, Martinsville, New Jersey
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nice. very flowy just like a poem should be. and comes to a natural and graceful stop.  this is so cool. good metaphors.

 

but i have no idea what you are talking about.

Katie_Grey DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 6 2010 at 11:35 am
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It's good, very good. I like the way it flows from one thought to the next. And at the end it feels finished, I like that. Not all writers can pull that off so well.

I know there'd be some poems of mine you might like, but they're pending for now.

It would be great if you checked out the one that is there though.

alaskatrailmutt said...
on Jul. 15 2010 at 6:34 pm
alaskatrailmutt, Jefferson, Maryland
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I naturally write like that. In my emails, then I know my freinds will laugh and I delet it. I like ur style its like thinking. I like what you said I get it completley. I think the same way about what you talked about. That was amezing. Thanks for writng that. Looked at ur profile, nice I liked it. Wish mine was that nice XD
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
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I totally agree - thinking about what this means is waht makes it so intriguing and interesting. Great stuff!! Check me out? Thanks and keep on writing!
inspir3d GOLD said...
on Jul. 15 2010 at 4:47 pm
inspir3d GOLD, Norcross, Georgia
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SO PROFOUND. i love it. finally a poem that engages your brain and not just your eyes. I wish i could say i understand everything you said, but that's part of the wonder of it. Great work!
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
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Favorited. There's something about this poem that winds and twists around my soul, making me hungry and satisfied. Wishing for more.
carvedinwood BRONZE said...
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it's a phenomenal poem.
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nice work, this is great:)

i really enjoyed it and loveee your style of writing. it seems elegant and thoughtful, yet deep and true. great job!

i recently joined the site and most of my work hasn't been accepted but id love for you to view what has been and see what you think

secretdancer22 GOLD said...
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secretdancer22 GOLD, Webster Groves, Missouri
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I love this you are very talented and keep it up.Check out some of my work
Shorty26088 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 23 2010 at 6:32 pm
Shorty26088 BRONZE, Grand Ledge, Michigan
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Your truly talented and I love it, but next time i truly hope you chose a different picture that expresses the poem but keep on writing
purplepebbles BRONZE said...
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purplepebbles BRONZE, Naples, Florida
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wow....i am so powerfully moved by your gentle, soft words. I totally feel i connected with the message you bring to everyone! i absolutely loved it! 
jbutterfly10 GOLD said...
on Jun. 23 2010 at 1:19 pm
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That was really good, really deep, really beautiful. Good job!!!
Annabelle294 SILVER said...
on Jun. 23 2010 at 12:55 pm
Annabelle294 SILVER, Branford, Connecticut
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This is amazing, the words flow beautifully
-daydreamer- SILVER said...
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I absolutely loved this. It's beautiful, just simply beautiful.
fob-fan5 SILVER said...
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fob-fan5 SILVER, Brockon, Ma, Massachusetts
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amazing job :)
Madison22 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 1 2010 at 7:50 pm
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ya it had the same affects on me...don't stop writing....i agree!! i like the end a lot! how were you inspired? did it just come to you? i feel like a lot of my best writing is when it just comes.
Madison22 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 1 2010 at 7:49 pm
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i think praise can be a good thing...it encourages writers, it doesn't turn them into egos. Egos are people that are egos already previously before they were told "your writings awesome' or something like that
olympian-queen said...
on Jun. 1 2010 at 6:52 pm
olympian-queen, Charleston, South Carolina
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the ego thing is so true! i like that