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whom life engraved MAG

February 4, 2010
By HaHmAh12 GOLD, Toledo, Ohio
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"At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since." ~Salvador Dali

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The lines in her face are perfect
They trace deeper and thinner
From her vision to mine
As if their shadows drag across my skin
Sinking in

And I can see wisps of wheat for miles
Spreading themselves out under smooth sky
In the crinkled pattern
Fanning out from her eyes

Those lines crawl to my ears
And whisper of the spark
That lit her body and the fields.
The sky
On fire.

© Christine C., Arden Hills, MN

The author's comments:
This is for a dear relative. Saying that she's a bit difficult would be the understatement of the year, but she's had quite the life. In short, she's kind of weirdly strict but awesome.
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HaHmAh12 GOLD said...
on Jun. 5 2010 at 11:56 pm
HaHmAh12 GOLD, Toledo, Ohio
12 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since.&quot; ~Salvador Dali

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and i love you more more more more MORE
HaHmAh12 GOLD said...
on Jun. 5 2010 at 11:56 pm
HaHmAh12 GOLD, Toledo, Ohio
12 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since.&quot; ~Salvador Dali

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haha I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY!!! I got sent the mag, but now i have to explain to my parents. 

uhhhh.......i don't remember submitting that picture haha

fzakeri1205 SILVER said...
on Jun. 3 2010 at 3:49 pm
fzakeri1205 SILVER, Toledo, Ohio
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\&quot;It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.\&quot; - e.e. cummings

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OMG OMG OMG OMGOMG OGMOGMOGMAOGIJSDFIJA!!!! MARNIE!! YOURE A PUBLISHED CHICA!!! YOU DAWGGG YOU! seriously stop writing that essay. its not fair. and yet i still cant envy you becuase i love you so much. 
fzakeri1205 SILVER said...
on Jun. 3 2010 at 3:47 pm
fzakeri1205 SILVER, Toledo, Ohio
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\&quot;It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.\&quot; - e.e. cummings

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me likey. expecially the old lady picture. mmm.