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Rainbows & Apologies

August 15, 2012
By LoonyLoopyLupin GOLD, Raynham, Massachusetts
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LoonyLoopyLupin GOLD, Raynham, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"I am proud of who I am. I believe in what I do." -Pavel Chekov (Star Trek The Original Series, episode: "The Way To Eden")

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mistakes are made, and
there's nothing to say
but apologies that go unheard,
as shame burns unchecked.

new sparks set my soul alight
with the hope that with each passing day
I can be less ignorant.

there's nothing to do
but hold my tongue
('til I figure out
what it's actually saying.)

there's nothing to do but embrace the world,
sink my teeth into delicious diversities.
throw myself into the colors of the rainbows
and come out of it all as speckled and tie-dyed
as I can be.
as I should be.
as I will be.

mistakes are made,
and there is one thing to say:
I am sorry.
I was unfair,
and unaware of all the colors in the rainbows.

© Kristine B., Setauket, NY

The author's comments:
In this poem, I wanted the colors of the rainbow to represent all the different lifestyles people have. As I've recently started to learn, they're all beautiful. Sure, everyone might have a favorite. But that doesn't mean you can't marvel at all of them, and try to collect lessons from everyone you meet.
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Superhero_Fan SILVER said...
on Aug. 15 2013 at 9:30 pm
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Great job with the metaphor! I loved it Loopy! Keep writing. ^_^
StarlitSunrise DIAMOND said...
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I really love this poem. :) I think you captured what it's like to be a teenager very well, with all sorts of ideas and choices open to you but no particularly strong openions yet. Great writing!