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I Wear It … MAG

November 17, 2012
By LinkinPark12 PLATINUM, Lincolnshire, Other
LinkinPark12 PLATINUM, Lincolnshire, Other
45 articles 1 photo 198 comments

Favorite Quote:
Work like you don’t need money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one's watching. ¦ I like change - but only when everything stays the same.


I wear it because the smooth silk slides through my pale fingers when I lace it onto my shoulder, delicate to the touch. The material would stretch for over a yard, shining in any light. I feel like a movie star when I encase myself in this scarf.

I wear it because the dominant emerald color enhances my sea-green eyes. The golden streaks weave down, silver sequins shimmering as I adjust it around my neck.

I wear it because as the material curves down my body, the colors daintily glimmer, causing gasps that ricochet in my company's eyes. I know the color, length, and material are perfect for me.

I wear it because it makes me feel glamorous, with the glitter and subtle colors. When it slithers down to arm's length, my fingers entangle in the fabric, calmed by the touch. The scarf fits loosely along my neck, melting into me, becoming part of me.

I wear it because every time I see it, I think of you. You're almost in front of me, long, blonde hair flowing, silky like this scarf you gave me, green eyes twinkling, so like mine. Even now, as I stroke the green cloth, you're beside me, long arms cradling my head, whispering soothing promises.

I wear it because I remember our first date, our first kiss in the restaurant. Watching “Titanic” in 3D, both of us looking equally stupid in goofy glasses with tinted lenses. You presented me with this scarf, and I fell in love with it immediately. We hugged throughout the film, as though our bodies connected in a way neither of us could explain. Afterward, we went to an Italian restaurant, despite the fact that we weren't hungry, thanks to the confections at the cinema stand. At the end, you kissed me – a short, awkward kiss, but perfect all the same. Every time I touch this scarf, that memory flashes back to me, as though it were yesterday.

I wear it because I'm reminded of all the happy memories we've shared. Even the most insignificant details, like your smell, always so fresh and cheerful. Your smile, widening automatically when you spotted me, awakening your features, especially your eyes. They would sparkle and take us into a world of our own. Your laugh, like little drops of heaven sprinkling down on me. It told me that you're the missing piece of my jigsaw. You complete me.

But most of all, I wear it because I love you.


The author's comments:
Everyone should have something that reminds them of people they love.

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on Jan. 4 2013 at 9:10 am
LinkinPark12 PLATINUM, Lincolnshire, Other
45 articles 1 photo 198 comments

Favorite Quote:
Work like you don’t need money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one's watching. ¦ I like change - but only when everything stays the same.

Thank you :D

Jtme99 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 4 2013 at 6:33 am
Jtme99 BRONZE, Edmonton, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"If you are going through hell, Keep going"-Sir Winston Spencer Churchill

Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up.

Why does it hurt? So we can learn to adapt and overcome the task.

Why do we fail? So we can learn how to succeed through the pain.

We do not learn from our victorys and gain from them.

We learn from our fears. From our worst failures.

We conquer the fears that terrify us most.

We face the time of hardship and hope for the best.

It is in our darkest dreams we are at our best. In our lowest moments that we feel true strength move through us.

Even though, those who we have saved, cared for, risked for, have betrayed, we fight.

For when we can go no lower and all that remains is hope, we RISE. ~ The Dark Knight

Great job! That was a very awesome way of seeing it.

on Jan. 3 2013 at 3:38 pm
ChobaniLuvinPenguin PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York
29 articles 0 photos 85 comments

Favorite Quote:
"What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well."
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Aw, so sweet! Excellent details, really amazing article. Love it!

Zoya_Khan GOLD said...
on Dec. 28 2012 at 9:24 am
Zoya_Khan GOLD, Gujranwala, Other
19 articles 0 photos 420 comments

Favorite Quote:
Where LOGIC ends, FAITH begins.
- Zoya Khan

Very Nice :) :) :)

on Dec. 17 2012 at 2:14 pm
Amarithie PLATINUM, Ocala, Florida
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now this i enjoy. so desciptive. great work!

on Nov. 25 2012 at 11:43 am
TaylorWintry DIAMOND, Carrollton, Texas
72 articles 0 photos 860 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby." - Unknown

WOW. You literally painted a picture of this scarf! This was so beautiful and so well thought-out. Very great job!! This absolutely deserves the award!!

on Nov. 23 2012 at 1:12 pm
LinkinPark12 PLATINUM, Lincolnshire, Other
45 articles 1 photo 198 comments

Favorite Quote:
Work like you don’t need money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one's watching. ¦ I like change - but only when everything stays the same.

Thank you! :) btw, loved your poem.

Paris1997 GOLD said...
on Nov. 22 2012 at 12:38 pm
Paris1997 GOLD, Lakeside, California
13 articles 4 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
The power of imagination makes us infinite. -John Muir

Wow! You are a brillient writer. I love how you painted such a vibrent visual picture for us.