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Sea of Sorrow

October 26, 2013
By hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
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hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, make orange juice, and keep the world to wonder how you did it.

Women are like angels. You break our wings... we simply continue to fly... on broomsticks. We're flexible like that (;

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One drop at a time
Turned into a
Stream,
And became a waterfall
That sunk all my
Dreams.

I cried you a river
But you’ll never
Know it,
Because of my smile
I won’t ever
Show it.

But I’m drowning in tears
Of course you can’t
See!
The pain is inside
And it’s eating at
Me.

Because I’m the one
Who has ‘always been
Strong’,
I can’t show mistakes
I have never done
Wrong.

And when I forget how to swim
Nobody can
Tell,
It’s because I’m ‘that strong’
I've hidden it so
Well.

Slowly I sink…
And accept my own
Fate
But when the others dive down
And it’s too little,
Too late…

© Harrison L., Ruston, LA

The author's comments:
This is about people who have been strong for too long, and when they break. Also how when they need a hand, it's not always noticed. And by the time people realize they need help... they are already sinking.
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Nella.Girl97 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 13 2014 at 10:32 am
Nella.Girl97 BRONZE, Ashland, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
"Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart."

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Ive read a few of ur poems and i absolutely love them! U are a true poet!
hrj_nikki14 SILVER said...
on Nov. 8 2013 at 7:10 pm
hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 37 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, make orange juice, and keep the world to wonder how you did it.

Women are like angels. You break our wings... we simply continue to fly... on broomsticks. We're flexible like that (;

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Thank you very much. I try to keep mine... deep. Most relatable that way.
Fallen_ PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 6 2013 at 4:20 pm
Fallen_ PLATINUM, Quakertown, Pennsylvania
25 articles 3 photos 433 comments

Favorite Quote:
" a shattered world is only an opening into a new beginning with laughs, smiles, and love all around enter the world of the light and away from the broken darkness"

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Very powerful words. well done. i like the whole thing and how its kinda dark and deep.
hrj_nikki14 SILVER said...
on Nov. 5 2013 at 9:24 pm
hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 37 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, make orange juice, and keep the world to wonder how you did it.

Women are like angels. You break our wings... we simply continue to fly... on broomsticks. We're flexible like that (;

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Thank you Mally!
Mally1121 GOLD said...
on Nov. 5 2013 at 7:57 pm
Mally1121 GOLD, Easley, South Carolina
11 articles 4 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; It's about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thats powerful. Very beautiful.
. said...
on Nov. 3 2013 at 10:13 am
Your very welcomeee :)
hrj_nikki14 SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2013 at 7:55 pm
hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 37 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, make orange juice, and keep the world to wonder how you did it.

Women are like angels. You break our wings... we simply continue to fly... on broomsticks. We're flexible like that (;

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Thank you so much, it means a lot
KaylaaLovee GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2013 at 7:53 pm
KaylaaLovee GOLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 articles 1 photo 61 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Imperfection is beauty. Madness is genius. And its better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. And when it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, I'm already better than them."

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Such a great poem! Very easyy to connect with :)
hrj_nikki14 SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2013 at 4:37 pm
hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 37 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, make orange juice, and keep the world to wonder how you did it.

Women are like angels. You break our wings... we simply continue to fly... on broomsticks. We're flexible like that (;

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Oh, thank you. I try to have all my poems relatable!
hrj_nikki14 SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2013 at 4:36 pm
hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 37 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, make orange juice, and keep the world to wonder how you did it.

Women are like angels. You break our wings... we simply continue to fly... on broomsticks. We're flexible like that (;

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Thank you, and I will try(:
HornyUnicorn said...
on Nov. 2 2013 at 3:47 pm
Bello. It reminds me of myself. You put what I feel, into poetical terms. I congratulate you. Magnifico.
Nintendude said...
on Nov. 2 2013 at 3:39 pm
Very good! Keep up the good work.
hrj_nikki14 SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2013 at 2:25 pm
hrj_nikki14 SILVER, Apex, North Carolina
7 articles 0 photos 37 comments

Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons, make orange juice, and keep the world to wonder how you did it.

Women are like angels. You break our wings... we simply continue to fly... on broomsticks. We're flexible like that (;

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Thank you :D
doylester said...
on Oct. 31 2013 at 3:08 pm
doylester, Athens, Pennsylvania
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Hey ya!Shu'p

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i love it! it's so good