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March 11, 2015
By Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
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Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
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[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Maybe if I

 

look deeper

 

listen longer

 

press harder

 

the piano

 

will erase my memories.

© Sophia E., Wilmington, DE

The author's comments:

I play the piano a lot, and somebody I know was walking by as I played today, so I did my best to immerse myself in my playing and not think about them.

 

It's difficult.

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Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 16 2015 at 6:52 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

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[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, Bree. That certainly seems like good news, since most of my poems are short and abstract.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 16 2015 at 6:51 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, Ray. I didn't actually think it could be read as humorous, but I reread it and it can certainly come across that way. Which I think is a good thing. Anyway, thank you for reading, Ray-senpai.
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 16 2015 at 10:13 am
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

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Really spooky and mysterious, love it! :)
BreeZephyr SILVER said...
on Mar. 16 2015 at 9:59 am
BreeZephyr SILVER, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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Yeah, it does kind of seem to have a mysterious air...in a good way, though! I love these kinds of short, open-ended poems. They really make readers think. This one is no exception. Love it!
Ray--yo PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 15 2015 at 8:00 pm
Ray--yo PLATINUM, Kathmandu, Other
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I read the poem without reading the descriltion first, and it seemed to have a delightfully dark vibe to it. After the description, suddenly the whole thing became rather humorous. I enjoyed both these images, and I also like how your poems are short and precise. Great writing, Amai!