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July 21, 2014
By ktcat SILVER, Great Neck, New York
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ktcat SILVER, Great Neck, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Not all those who wander are lost." ~J.R.R Tolkien

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I aspire to pluck something beautiful
from the intangible – the hazy – the imaginary –
and grow it on paper, etch
its likeness into lined leaves, press color and life into ink and graphite, embraced by two halves of a battered notebook
It shall lie there, sleeping, waiting, breathing; I’ll
press my lips to the gossamer surface and taste the essence of patience; with my hand, a pen tip will coax sunshine into it to cast light,
to make shadows
Under an exacting eye, it will be meticulously
molded, prodded, rubbed raw, and
just as it begins to awaken from its meditative, buried slumber, I
shall sing to it as I set it afire, and
when the embers have licked it, melded ashy tears with burnt fire,
I will hold it close to my chest and then
I will set it free
into the intangible – the hazy – the imaginary –
adorned with wings of faith so that the next who finds it caught,
kite-like, in a nearby tree,
will marvel at its loveliness and sow it into her heart

© Savannah R., Stoneville, TX

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This article has 11 comments.

ktcat SILVER said...
on Nov. 25 2014 at 5:13 am
ktcat SILVER, Great Neck, New York
8 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Not all those who wander are lost.&quot; ~J.R.R Tolkien

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Thank you always, Mr. Weinstein. You're one of those special teachers that makes kids proud of their work. And of themselves. Kudos to you. 
ktcat SILVER said...
on Nov. 25 2014 at 5:11 am
ktcat SILVER, Great Neck, New York
8 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Not all those who wander are lost.&quot; ~J.R.R Tolkien

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Thank you so so much, Nightingale74! I appreciate your words greatly. You can be sure that there'll be more stuff coming from me soon! :) 
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 17 2014 at 1:14 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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Haha, well; all that I have said, I meant all of them. Your poem did touch me in a way, that I can't explain. Also, of course, haha; if you want too, we can. 
Nightingale74 PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 16 2014 at 7:46 pm
Nightingale74 PLATINUM, Beavercreek, Ohio
46 articles 0 photos 152 comments

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&quot;When you need something to believe in, believe in yourself.&quot;<br /> &quot;A poem unwritten is only a thought; unshared, unsaid...&quot;

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ktcat, this poem has exquisite word choice! I was blown away!!! :D It also has absolutely stunning imagery! :) I'm very impressed by your work and I'm so excited and happy for you that your poem is going to be published! Once again...well done!!!! You have a lot of talent, so keep writing! :)
ktcat SILVER said...
on Nov. 16 2014 at 7:35 pm
ktcat SILVER, Great Neck, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Not all those who wander are lost.&quot; ~J.R.R Tolkien

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MissEmilyDickinson thank you so much! Your words make me blush; I'm so glad that my poem was able to touch you in that way. We should get to know each other better!!
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 16 2014 at 3:22 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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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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Oh, my gosh. This is absolutely, beautiful and breath-taking. I absolutely, love this. It's filled such with emotion and vividness. I am so happy and proud that you are to be published, my friend! Even though, I don't know you well, I am still proud and happy for you. You have such a talent and light and greatness in you; and you are an amazing and wonderful, talented writer and person. Thank you so much, for sharing this, my friend! Again, congrats! :)
D. Weinstein said...
on Nov. 13 2014 at 8:53 pm
Magnificent! Gorgeous poetry. Every word is a treasure, KT.
ktcat SILVER said...
on Aug. 5 2014 at 10:22 am
ktcat SILVER, Great Neck, New York
8 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Not all those who wander are lost.&quot; ~J.R.R Tolkien

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Thanks so much! It really is touching, especially when they've honored a poem that really just describes what I'm all about. That's actually one of my favorite lines, too! Also, gossamer means delicate, gauzy, and insubstantial. Kind of like a spiderweb. 
midnightwoah said...
on Aug. 4 2014 at 10:47 pm
midnightwoah, Monett, Missouri
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&quot;We accept the love we think we deserve.&quot; -Stephen Chbosky

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Congradulations for getting an Editor's Choice so quickly, that really means something! My favorite line was, "press color and life into ink and graphite." I still am yet to know what gossamer is though. Keep writing!
ktcat SILVER said...
on Aug. 4 2014 at 8:12 pm
ktcat SILVER, Great Neck, New York
8 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Not all those who wander are lost.&quot; ~J.R.R Tolkien

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Thank you, _Emmm! So are you!!
_Emmm SILVER said...
on Jul. 31 2014 at 8:09 pm
_Emmm SILVER, Burlington, Other
7 articles 1 photo 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Poetry is an orphan of silence. The words never quite equal the experience behind them.&rdquo; <br /> - Charles Simic

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You are an amazing writer!