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Birthday Candles

December 28, 2011
By marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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"If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you'll know it. I don't think you should wait. I think you should speak now." -Taylor Swift

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The three decker cake stood before me on the table
All thirteen candles lit and waiting,

The wax melting and fading,
And the base plunged into the goodness of vanilla icing

As the spotlight birthday song continued to be sung.
Once it’s over, the candles seem to get brighter,

Smiles seem to get wider,
And the balloons seem to get lighter

As I stare at the round, sugary cake.
I can feel everybody’s eyes on me,
Beckoning my wish to come and blow out the candles,

So that the mocking cake can be devoured.
I can’t think of my wish or how to put it in words;
I feel pressured with all the family’s and camera’s eyes

Poised on me with expectance.
The icing covered cake sweats on the table,

And within seconds I make up my mind
I take a deep breath and blow 12 flaming candles out

And on the 13th I whisper softly,
'I blew out my birthday candles

And wished for you.'

© Meghan T., Scottsdale, AZ

The author's comments:
Dedication:





To Noah,
I will always be wishing for you.
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marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 29 2012 at 3:25 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you'll know it. I don't think you should wait. I think you should speak now." -Taylor Swift

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thanks! =)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 29 2012 at 3:24 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you'll know it. I don't think you should wait. I think you should speak now." -Taylor Swift

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thank you =)
EmmettHerculeLaFave SILVER said...
on Jan. 29 2012 at 3:23 pm
EmmettHerculeLaFave SILVER, Tucson, Arizona
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Awesome poem. Very unique, I've never read anything in this particular mood, and its very refreshing. Totally well done.
denifelice SILVER said...
on Jan. 28 2012 at 9:42 pm
denifelice SILVER, Flourtown, Pennsylvania
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It was good, but I noticed that the word "seem" was slightly overused.
tealbird said...
on Jan. 28 2012 at 5:28 pm
This was beautiful. You did a wonderful job capturing emotion in your words.
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 28 2012 at 1:38 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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"If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you'll know it. I don't think you should wait. I think you should speak now." -Taylor Swift

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thanks! =)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 28 2012 at 1:38 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

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thank you!
lucybrown SILVER said...
on Jan. 28 2012 at 1:31 pm
lucybrown SILVER, Blacksburg, Virginia
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I loved the descriptions you used and the idea is great! This is a very sweet poem and I love the message that you get across. The ending was great also. I loved this. Great work:)
rockmafia-611 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 28 2012 at 1:30 pm
rockmafia-611 BRONZE, Oran, Other
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i love it good job.keep on
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 8:36 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you =)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 8:36 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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Ohhh, thank you so much!! =) =) =)
Whitehouse503 SILVER said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 8:21 pm
Whitehouse503 SILVER, North Waterboro, Maine
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WOW, ahhhh-mazing! I don't think there was any better poem you could've written. This was one of the best poems I have EVER read! And I've read a lot! :)
Aaka131 SILVER said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 8:12 pm
Aaka131 SILVER, Dunbar, Pennsylvania
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This is great I love it:)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 6:54 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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aww, thank you soooo much, i really appreciate you taking the time to make a comment that long =) =)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 6:53 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thanks! :)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 6:52 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you, and i will asap! =) i have to look at soo many peoples work lol...
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 6:52 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thanks so much!
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 6:52 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you =) im glad when people like it :)
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 6:51 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thanks! :D
marissadele PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 6:50 pm
marissadele PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
20 articles 3 photos 388 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you know how you feel, and so clearly what you need to say, you&#039;ll know it. I don&#039;t think you should wait. I think you should speak now.&quot; -Taylor Swift

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thank you =)