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Fate's Smile

June 7, 2009
By EleanorRigby PLATINUM, New York City, New York
EleanorRigby PLATINUM, New York City, New York
28 articles 3 photos 53 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The optomist proclaims we live in the best of worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true." - James Branch Cabell


Not so difficult
That’s what Time tells us
While he sits in his impenetrable
Cloud of optimism.
We’re watched and neglected
While we strive to walk the street
That Success has built brick by concrete brick
Before us.
Fate laughs smugly at our attempts
The wisest mind that lives
Not so important
Is what we are if the truth should be told
But it never will, not while
Time binds us and pulls us into his
Soft embrace, looks deep
Into our souls, or rather the drive that
Keeps us going, motivation,
Until all we see is Time
Nothing else matters
But the end of Time.
Silly blindness, don’t you know
Fate’s smug smile is laughing?



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on Apr. 17 2010 at 5:43 pm
sasssgirrrl22 PLATINUM, Pearl River, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Giving up is not a part of my vocabulary.&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.&quot;<br /> &quot;Truth be told I miss ya, truth be told I&#039;m lying.&quot;

this is amazzzing! i luv the ending. it sets things into a really kewl perspective. awesome work! keep it upp! id appreciate it if u could read some of my work. criticism alwayz welcomee!!

on Jun. 25 2009 at 4:04 pm
write4life GOLD, Macon, Georgia
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ok. i cant help it. i am officially jealous. you have an amazing gift! this is how i want to be able to write. any suggestions??

on Jun. 22 2009 at 4:03 pm
EleanorRigby PLATINUM, New York City, New York
28 articles 3 photos 53 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The optomist proclaims we live in the best of worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true.&quot; - James Branch Cabell

hi everyone! i really need feedback, so whether it is good or bad criticism please comment and tell me what you think! thanks