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To Remain Safe, a Child Forever

June 7, 2011
By IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Sapling shivers in
wind, dreading maturity.
Stream never gets old.

© Andrea J., Marblehead, MA

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I'm terrified of growing up.
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IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on May. 1 2013 at 8:36 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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You're welcome Elizabeth, thank you for reading and commenting :)
Elizabeth-of-rohan PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 29 2013 at 3:26 pm
Elizabeth-of-rohan PLATINUM, Abbeville, Louisiana
35 articles 0 photos 49 comments

Favorite Quote:
Pain is stronger than life, stronger than death, love, loyalty, duty.<br /> ~Essad Bey<br /> <br /> &quot;you are tired (i think) of the puzzle of living and doing; and so am i. come with me, then, and we&rsquo;ll leave it far and far away&mdash;&quot; - e.e. cummings

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I, also, fear growing up. You took my feelings and gave them words. Thank you.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 9 2013 at 8:42 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Oh yes, I second this suggestion ^^
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 30 2012 at 11:06 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Thank you Shilpita :)
Shilpita BRONZE said...
on Mar. 30 2012 at 10:57 pm
Shilpita BRONZE, Bangkok, Other
2 articles 1 photo 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You are bonkers, but I will tell you a secret, all the best people are&quot;<br /> The Mad Hatter - Alice&#039;s Adventures in Wonderland

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this is amazing. Few lines truly touched me.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 23 2012 at 10:26 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Hantale :)
leafy said...
on Oct. 19 2011 at 9:18 am
leafy, City, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Gil: I would like you to read my novel and get your opinion.&nbsp;<br /> Ernest Hemingway: I hate it.&nbsp;<br /> Gil: You haven&#039;t even read it yet.&nbsp;<br /> Ernest Hemingway: If it&#039;s bad, I&#039;ll hate it. If it&#039;s good, then I&#039;ll be envious and hate it even more. You don&#039;t want the opinion of another writer.&nbsp;

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I love love love this poem, and truly has meaning 5/5
leafy said...
on Oct. 19 2011 at 9:15 am
leafy, City, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Gil: I would like you to read my novel and get your opinion.&nbsp;<br /> Ernest Hemingway: I hate it.&nbsp;<br /> Gil: You haven&#039;t even read it yet.&nbsp;<br /> Ernest Hemingway: If it&#039;s bad, I&#039;ll hate it. If it&#039;s good, then I&#039;ll be envious and hate it even more. You don&#039;t want the opinion of another writer.&nbsp;

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Raven, I love the way you talk, it's like you're always speaking poetry :) it'd be cool some day to have a nice conversation between you, star girl, and I ^_^
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 10:34 am
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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You are right, thank you :)
A_shy_dove GOLD said...
on Jul. 28 2011 at 4:13 am
A_shy_dove GOLD, Hubli, Other
10 articles 1 photo 76 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never compare your life with others, as you have no idea what their journey is all about.

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You WILL remain a child forever in your heart. It does'nt matter whether you want to or not. Everybody does, in their own ways. 
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 27 2011 at 11:15 am
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Yeah, I think I'll remain a child at heart forever. Thanks for the comment :)
A_shy_dove GOLD said...
on Jul. 27 2011 at 8:05 am
A_shy_dove GOLD, Hubli, Other
10 articles 1 photo 76 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never compare your life with others, as you have no idea what their journey is all about.

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My God!!! I too felt the same sometime ago. But then I realised that It's not THAT bad to grow afterall. It has some plus points too, if thought about. Atleast our views would not be shooed away by saying "oh.. please do not mind... It's just a child speaking..."  Many more plus points too.. ;-)
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 20 2011 at 2:32 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Oh, I see.

What are your reasons for being afraid?

Christian.A.Piper-777 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 19 2011 at 7:56 am
Christian.A.Piper-777 PLATINUM, Decatur, Michigan
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&quot;What you make of today comes with you for the rest of your life&quot;

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i meant it like, i have the same feeling that you described
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 11:26 am
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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What do you mean by that?
Christian.A.Piper-777 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 6:09 pm
Christian.A.Piper-777 PLATINUM, Decatur, Michigan
28 articles 0 photos 57 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;What you make of today comes with you for the rest of your life&quot;

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:D small world
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 6:07 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Thank you, I rather like that description :)
Christian.A.Piper-777 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 6:03 pm
Christian.A.Piper-777 PLATINUM, Decatur, Michigan
28 articles 0 photos 57 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;What you make of today comes with you for the rest of your life&quot;

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I love this poem, its simple but complex in its own way
SMWells PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 11:40 am
SMWells PLATINUM, Carlisle, South Carolina
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Some truths best left unspoken.

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NO way identity inquisitive!
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 5 2011 at 11:48 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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SM, are you quarreling with Aderes?