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Confessions of a Gun

February 5, 2012
By Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
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Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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The twitch of a finger
Can pull back my trigger
And shape a pair of lifeless eyes.
My sorrow's pang
Goes off with a bang,
And I watch as another dies.
The hands that hold me
Are the ones that control me
And use me against my will.
But they don't give a damn,
I am what I am.
I only live
To kill.

© Jessica E., Pelham, AL

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Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on May. 22 2012 at 7:23 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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thanks so much kandi! it really means a lot :)
kandiheart SILVER said...
on May. 17 2012 at 4:17 pm
kandiheart SILVER, Knoxville, Tennessee
5 articles 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You're everything that I want but you don't want me." Adam Lambert

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This is so amazing! A lot of people don't realize guns were made to kill and it's refreshing to hear something that doesn't worship the weapon but talks about its actual purpose. I loved the rhyme scheme and the word choice. I'm glad it wasn't too long, it got staright to the point! Sorry I keep going on, I just feel like good poems deserve praise :)
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on May. 7 2012 at 6:48 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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Haha, awesome :)
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2012 at 9:27 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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thank you so so much!! :) you're amazing!! :D
LoveEternally SILVER said...
on May. 6 2012 at 9:25 pm
LoveEternally SILVER, Castle Rock, Colorado
7 articles 0 photos 36 comments
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i love your poem!!! good job :D new favorite :D
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2012 at 9:23 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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thank you silver! :)
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2012 at 9:22 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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thanks star, it means a lot that my poem can make you use a word like cavalier :D
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2012 at 9:19 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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thanks so much :) it means a lot! ill check out some of your stuff too! ;)
laurenmay123 GOLD said...
on May. 5 2012 at 8:53 pm
laurenmay123 GOLD, Chico, California
15 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
"History doesn't repeat itself. Perhaps it..rhymes."

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Woah. This was actually pretty impactful. You have a great rythum in your poetry, and I love your word choice. Each word seems really well thought out. great job :)
Kestrel PLATINUM said...
on May. 2 2012 at 7:47 pm
Kestrel PLATINUM, Warrenton, Virginia
29 articles 11 photos 189 comments

Favorite Quote:
-There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy. (Shakespeare, Hamlet)

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Aw, anytime padfoot. :-)
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on May. 2 2012 at 7:45 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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aw shucks, thank kes :)
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on May. 2 2012 at 7:45 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

View profile
thanks so much! :)
Kestrel PLATINUM said...
on May. 2 2012 at 6:45 pm
Kestrel PLATINUM, Warrenton, Virginia
29 articles 11 photos 189 comments

Favorite Quote:
-There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy. (Shakespeare, Hamlet)

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Great job! Definitely a new favorite.
JosieFrost BRONZE said...
on Apr. 29 2012 at 3:50 pm
JosieFrost BRONZE, Mesa, Arizona
4 articles 0 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Only if you believe it is."

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Woah this was awesome...extremely captivating!!
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 16 2012 at 11:06 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

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*shiver* Wow, that is truly incredible. It's voice is low and deadly and dangerous, possibly a bit cavalier as well. 
.king. SILVER said...
on Feb. 17 2012 at 11:35 pm
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
9 articles 4 photos 569 comments

Favorite Quote:
( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)

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Wow, Very good Pad, I absolutely love the ending !
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 9 2012 at 4:37 pm
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
-Albus Dumbledore

"I'm just a little bit caught in the middle,
Life is a maze, and love is a ridde."
-Lenka

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thanks ash ;)
-Ash- SILVER said...
on Feb. 8 2012 at 7:46 pm
-Ash- SILVER, Redmond, Washington
7 articles 4 photos 49 comments

Favorite Quote:
She wants to die. She wants to disappear, to be remembered no more. She wants so terribly to be forgotten, all her mistakes, all her failures, everything. Her name to be wiped free from all record of existence. Because is it really existing when you’ve got nothing to show for your life?

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wow! this is really good Pad! 5/5 :D