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Why is 'Why' So Hard to Answer?

May 14, 2014
By Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I asked my Mother why I couldn’t see the light.
She said she couldn’t answer me now, and then she said goodnight.

I asked my Father why nothing I saw was happy anymore.
He turned away slowly, and then he closed the door.

I wanted to know why the sun didn’t shine, but no one had a clue.
My Sister wondered why last night, her sky was no longer blue.
I thought for a while and told her of what I knew.
Unfortunately though, that was my question too.

© Desirae D., Albuquerque, NM

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Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Sep. 6 2014 at 9:28 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! :)
ImNotBrokenYet said...
on Sep. 5 2014 at 12:58 am
ImNotBrokenYet, Floreville, Texas
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I&#039;m Not a big fan of Quotes but if i had one it&#039;d be just a simple statement.<br /> &quot;Stay Positive&quot;

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I really liked this alot. Short and yet this said so much.
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Aug. 27 2014 at 7:22 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks so much! I am also very glad you found it :) Thanks for commenting! XD
Zolenz DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 27 2014 at 12:25 pm
Zolenz DIAMOND, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Other
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The pain that have cost us, the evils which have never happened. <br /> - Thomas Jefferson

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its so innocent but true, glad i found it :)
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 30 2014 at 7:15 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I am very glad to hear that! Thank you so much for your feedback :)
marzipan SILVER said...
on Jul. 30 2014 at 11:25 am
marzipan SILVER, PA, Pennsylvania
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Simple but well-written. I enjoyed it!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 27 2014 at 9:08 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you! XD
Ariel_Fluffyy SILVER said...
on Jul. 27 2014 at 8:42 pm
Ariel_Fluffyy SILVER, Los Angeles, California
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&quot;You May Encounter Many Defeats But You Must Not Be Defeated&quot; By- Dr. Maya Angelou

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I love it. 5 out of 5 
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 27 2014 at 10:51 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks  so much! :)
Longlegs GOLD said...
on Jul. 27 2014 at 8:01 am
Longlegs GOLD, Greeneville, Tennessee
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WOW! This is magnificent! I LOVED IT!!!!!!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 25 2014 at 2:00 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I love all of your comments! :)
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 24 2014 at 5:21 pm
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So good. : ) I love the idea, you used in your poem here. Thanks for sharing this.
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 2:32 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you for the awesome feedback, it really helps me! :)
carothesparrow GOLD said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 2:30 pm
carothesparrow GOLD, Lilburn, Georgia
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dont give up she will talk someday my friend made this quote she is really cool cause she understands about my sister<br /> it starts with ONE to make a differerence!!! i learned this quote at a leadership camp<br /> <br /> ohana means family no one gets left behind

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Amazing you are so detailed with your writing
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jun. 14 2014 at 6:57 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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thank you @Luv4Ever!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 29 2014 at 2:44 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you. :)
Parishrut BRONZE said...
on May. 29 2014 at 1:25 am
Parishrut BRONZE, Ghaziabad, Other
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Beautiful.
Luv4Ever SILVER said...
on May. 28 2014 at 6:55 pm
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a beautifully written work that displays emotions in an entrancing manner, slpendid^^
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 27 2014 at 2:50 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank You! XD 
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 26 2014 at 9:03 am
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Just wanted to thank everyone who's commented! I really appreciate your feedback! XD