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What am I?

May 10, 2012
By Sudsinthebucket SILVER, ?, Montana
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Sudsinthebucket SILVER, ?, Montana
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&quot;The best and most beautiful things must be felt with the heart.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Helen Keller

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I pass by quickly
I start and end with you
some of me is wasted
and sometimes I'm gained
You never seem to have
enough of me when it matters

What am I?

© Kasey B., Hopedale, MA

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MissExploration BRONZE said...
on Jul. 31 2013 at 5:27 pm
MissExploration BRONZE, Vancouver, Washington
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Your poem made me think of it as a riddle. I like how you did not tell what the answer was in the poem and left the reader thinking. I thought it was about time and love. Your choice of words for this poem goes really well. Great job!
Shade3043 DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 23 2013 at 2:18 am
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Nice poem. :D I guessed the Earth.
Sudsinthebucket SILVER said...
on Jul. 23 2013 at 1:48 am
Sudsinthebucket SILVER, ?, Montana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The best and most beautiful things must be felt with the heart.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Helen Keller

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Thanks and I never thought of Love I guess it is kind of a make up your own answer...if that makes sense. When I wrote it it was Time... but now I'm not so sure. :)
Indigo_Ink000 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 19 2013 at 4:03 pm
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That is beautiful and so  true. Love is what I guessed. :)
Sudsinthebucket SILVER said...
on Jul. 17 2013 at 1:34 am
Sudsinthebucket SILVER, ?, Montana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The best and most beautiful things must be felt with the heart.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Helen Keller

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LOL by the way I just realized that I didn't put the answer in there. Sorry. The answer is Time.