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September 27, 2010
By mkellars SILVER, Bellingham, Washington
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you, you trace
your eyes in
permanent ink
because you want
to make your mark
on all you look upon.

and you, you drink
your own blood
from a plastic cup
because you want
to know how
your heart tastes.

and you, you say
you've given up,
you want to die,
because you want
to see if i
really cared
all this time.

© Natalie D., Marblehead, MA

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dancestar GOLD said...
on Aug. 24 2011 at 9:00 am
dancestar GOLD, Westford, Massachusetts
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that was really gud...and one of a kind...great job! it was very deep....keep writing!
Mikaela GOLD said...
on Jan. 3 2011 at 7:39 pm
Mikaela GOLD, Bellingham, Washington
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&quot;Here I stand, I can do no other.&quot;

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This is very unique... makes me think of song lyrics. ;) I like the fascinating insight!