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January 5, 2010
By EleanorRigby PLATINUM, New York City, New York
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EleanorRigby PLATINUM, New York City, New York
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"The optomist proclaims we live in the best of worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true." - James Branch Cabell

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When years meant nothing
But a happy birthday, blow out the candles now.
I tied my own laces, pride, and stepped out.
I wondered at white specks on my fingernails
And at gasoline rainbows on the street.
I wished on every star,
Falling or not.
And blew on dandelions
Not believing anymore
That they would grant my wishes
But I did.
Just in case, you know.
Lick the icing off the bottom of every candle
Eat pancakes on Sunday
Write down the number for every television ad,
Just in case I decided to buy something.
I read people like books
Loving expressions, back when
Years meant nothing
But really they did.

© Katie T., Fox River Grove, IL

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ElleNicole BRONZE said...
on Jul. 23 2011 at 5:23 pm
ElleNicole BRONZE, St. Louis, Missouri
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&quot;My role in society, or any artist&#039;s or poet&#039;s role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all.&quot;

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This is good, I'm glad this has been published. =)

Would you mind checking out my work? Thanks!

BlueInk94 PLATINUM said...
on May. 9 2010 at 11:51 am
BlueInk94 PLATINUM, Valley Park, Missouri
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wow...this is good. luv the metaphors!