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Lifeguard

March 18, 2010
By ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Words can't describe
All they do is get in the way
Of what I'm feelin' inside
Either way I'm gonna say

When my thoughts wander
The first place they go is to you
And when my heart skips a beat
I blame you, it's what I do

When I'm cryin' tears of sorrow
I wish you'd push them away
But you're cleanin' up hers
Now I'm drownin' in my pain

You swoop in and save me
Before i draw my last breath of air
You are my Lifeguard
A little late, but always there.

© Alyssa G., Charlotte, NC

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ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 12 2010 at 1:15 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Thanks so much! :)
teenbookworm14 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 10 2010 at 11:32 am
teenbookworm14 PLATINUM, Plainfield, Connecticut
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&quot;Nothing gold can stay&quot; -Robert Frost

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i agree with kaileigh, love the last stanza best
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2010 at 2:13 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Thanks. I like the sort of twist at the end. THanks for you comment!!!
Kaileigh918 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 8 2010 at 12:34 pm
Kaileigh918 BRONZE, Orange Park, Florida
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&quot;There&#039;s no shortcuts to anywhere worth going&quot;<br /> -me

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this is really good! i like the last stanza most :)
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2010 at 10:28 am
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Thanks so much! I will definatley check out your work once it's posted!
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2010 at 10:27 am
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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Thank you! I will definatley check out your work! isn't that how it works around here anyway??? haha
MercedesXO DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 7 2010 at 9:06 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
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&quot;I realize that life is risks. It&#039;s acknowledging the past but looking forward. It&#039;s taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven.&quot; <br /> -The Dead Tossed Waves.

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i love this. and i love the message behind it too. wonderful job:) i just joined the website and my poems haven't yet been accepted but when they are i'd LOVE for you to check them out and see what you think:)
fearlessalways13 SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2010 at 6:09 pm
fearlessalways13 SILVER, N/A, New Hampshire
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This. Is. Amazing. I can't get over how much I love this! It's absolutely perfect. Your diction and word choice is beautiful and flows wonderfully. Keep up the awesome work, and please check out some of mine! (:
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on May. 2 2010 at 7:21 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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awww. you're soo cool!!!!!!I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR GANGSTA EYES!!!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on May. 2 2010 at 5:26 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Keep it up sis! Love your wording in everything you write, short and to the point but so compact and full of feeling. Love ya!
--LoveHappens-- said...
on Apr. 24 2010 at 5:23 pm
--LoveHappens--, Fairfield, Connecticut
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&quot;A friend is someone who knows you, but loves you anyway&quot;

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I love the writing its intense and I like how I don't know what you are talking about until the last line and then everything comes together. The message is great please I would love it if you checked out my work too especially The Pretty One thanks
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 14 2010 at 4:51 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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i'll email it to ya!
jazzy.g said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 6:29 pm
I like it yo<3! I miss yaa. Whos the Life Guard??
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 9 2010 at 7:44 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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of course you are!!!!!!!!! and I am YOURS!!!!!!!!! buddies forever!!!!! yea yeah!!!!
Rain777 said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 9:25 pm
Im clearly your biggest fannn<3333333