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Spring Rose.

April 16, 2011
By rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Her petals, so delicate
But a fierce, fiery red.
She holds her head high
With her shoulders of thorns thrown back.
All of the daisies
Buttercups
And dandelions
Bow down their heads in shame.
But when the frigid winds
Send their icy rage across the gardens
The beautiful rose
Is elegant no more.
Her petals are a faded memory of the past.
Now
The dandelions mock her
The ugly weeds snicker in her face
And the wise old mums
Shake their heads in pity.
She is a frail
Old
Remembrance.
Forever embedded into the soil
Never to see the light of spring
Ever
Again.

© Kristin O., Quincy, MA

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I actually jotted this poem down in 5th grade during a boring math class. I found it again when I was cleaning out my closet. 8) Hope you like it! And please please please leave a comment!
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MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 5 2012 at 11:35 am
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND, Scottsburg, Indiana
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Lol. Can relate to burned poems, and stories. Think we all did that.
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 5 2012 at 11:34 am
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Can you check out some of my stuff? Pleeeeeeeeaassssse? 
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on Nov. 9 2011 at 4:29 pm
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Wow, I am astounded that you wrote this in fifth grade... you must have been like me running around with your hands stained black! LOL, really good work and very detailed...

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I love this poem! I wrote a poem in a study period in 5th grade, too. But my teacher ran across it and asumed I was suicidal, because it was rather depressing. That poem was a first class ticket to the guidence coucilor, even though nothing was emotionally wrong with me! I'm glad I'm homeschooled now.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 7:49 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Lol, I definitely will

 

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on Jul. 23 2011 at 8:56 pm
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WOW!!! awesome peom! great job! could u check out my work? I need comments. please post a comment! :) just click my user name and pick a story! thanks and keep writing! :)(:
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 26 2011 at 9:22 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Hahahahaha thanks!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 26 2011 at 9:22 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Thank you!
RhythmAndRhyme BRONZE said...
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Amazing! 5th grade? Really? That's amazing for 5th grade. Kudos to you! :DDD
Warm_My_Heart GOLD said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 12:50 am
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This is so dramatic and powerful, yet beautiful and soft. Nicely done.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 22 2011 at 7:17 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Lol, and I'll be sure to check out your work!!! :)
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 22 2011 at 7:16 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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LOL, and thanks!!! :)
Kwigggggg BRONZE said...
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This is really good! It speaks so much truth about today's society, you were able to capture a really powerful message and tone to the poem, in so few words! 

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on Jun. 22 2011 at 1:24 am
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This is so cute. I really enjoyed reading it. And for writing this in 5th grade is so incrediable. I am 15 going to be 16 in a couple months and this is a million times better then any peotry I have EVER written. Keep up the great work :)
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 12:30 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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I don't know if I'll ever post it, but if I do, I most certainly will notify you :) Thanks.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 10:51 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Thank you, and tell me when your chocolate piece goes online! I definitely want to read it!
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 10:51 am
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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Lol thanks, looking back, even I can't believe I wrote it at 5th grade! But thankss!!
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This is really good, you werer able to personify the flowers reallywell. Good job, and goodness, that's awesome for 5th grade! word choice is just excellent
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2011 at 4:35 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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This is really good, I loved the imagery :)

I've tried to do something like this with chocolate, I wanted to try and personify what certain kinds reminded me of people-wise. I'm doing a terrible job of it, though.

I'm really impressed that you wrote this in fifth grade.

rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 8:01 pm
rubyrainstorm SILVER, Closter, New Jersey
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.<br /> -Buddha.

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I just wanted to say if anyone has anything they want me to check out, please let me know. :) I really appreciate all of your feedback, and would like to give you some if you want it.