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Smoke and Ashes

July 24, 2014
By EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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I leave my reflection on the glass,
as I walk away.
My memories a distant smoke,
filled with ashes,
as they fog the air.
The sky crying
its broken tears.

© Kate R., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I have so many memories from my past. I'm sure, almost everyone does. You have to let go of the past, or it will do something to you. You don't have to forget your past, you have to let go. You have to forgive yourself. Make your skies turn to blue instead of gray. Turn your tears to roses. Inspiration goes to God and from listening to Evanescence Radio.
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EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 31 2014 at 9:57 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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Thank you ^_^ I'll try to use your corrections ^_^ thank you for being honest.
Longlegs GOLD said...
on Jul. 31 2014 at 8:32 am
Longlegs GOLD, Greeneville, Tennessee
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Again, very good and creative, but difficult to understand the point.
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 26 2014 at 7:25 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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Thank you so much, booklover303! ^_^ thank you for commenting on my poem! ^_^
booklover303 SILVER said...
on Jul. 26 2014 at 7:13 pm
booklover303 SILVER, Morgan Hill,
8 articles 5 photos 39 comments

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&quot;School days are the unhappiest in the whole span of human existence. They are full of dull, unintelligible tasks, new and unpleasant ordinances, with brutal violations of common sense and common decency.&quot; -Henry Louis Mencken

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wow this is really good and inspirational!!! :)
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 26 2014 at 6:41 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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Thank you so much, my friend! 
RosaPandora BRONZE said...
on Jul. 26 2014 at 1:49 pm
RosaPandora BRONZE, Nicholasville, Kentucky
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&quot;Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday&quot; - John Wayne

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This is beautiful. Your poetry is just amazing