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Rearview Mirror

February 14, 2011
By OliviaShea GOLD, Lakewood, Washington
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OliviaShea GOLD, Lakewood, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
"be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind" "you know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams"

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The roads by your house
Bring back thoughts of me and you
And force me to remember
Everything you put me through

You took the best of me
Stole the light behind my smile
Showed me how cruel love could be
And tossed my heart into your pile

As I drive past your street
The tears begin to fall
And I wonder who I’d be
If we had never met at all

Memories flow through my mind
Like a river, running wild
They sneak up from behind
With no escape, my thoughts defiled

In the safety of my car
I let my mind run free
I wonder how, and where you are
And if you ever think of me

The good and the bad
We’ve been through it all
You’re the best (and worst) I’ve had
You showed me how hard I could fall

But it’s time to put away the past
There’s nothing to be said
I must ignore the rearview mirror
And look to what’s ahead

© Hanna R., Milford, NJ

The author's comments:
the other day I drove past my ex boyfriend's house on the way to somewhere else, and it hit me way harder than expected. please tell me what you think, and dont forget to rate(: thank you!
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Endless1996 GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 11:41 pm
Endless1996 GOLD, Bay City, Michigan
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&quot;sadness my dear is nothing but power, use it, and use it well&quot; By Arnold Lee Elwood

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i posted it today! :( it has no veiws so look for the zero then my screen name

 

OliviaShea GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 11:32 pm
OliviaShea GOLD, Lakewood, Washington
10 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind&quot; &quot;you know you&#039;re in love when you can&#039;t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams&quot;

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so i am looking for your poem, and i cant find it anywhere. do you think you can send me a link? or did you just post it? i will check the recent forum posts one more time(:
OliviaShea GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 11:03 pm
OliviaShea GOLD, Lakewood, Washington
10 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind&quot; &quot;you know you&#039;re in love when you can&#039;t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams&quot;

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yes, definitely!(:
Endless1996 GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 10:09 pm
Endless1996 GOLD, Bay City, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;sadness my dear is nothing but power, use it, and use it well&quot; By Arnold Lee Elwood

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could you take a look at my poem in forums its called "Changes in a Girl's Heart" thanks!
OliviaShea GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 9:29 pm
OliviaShea GOLD, Lakewood, Washington
10 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind&quot; &quot;you know you&#039;re in love when you can&#039;t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams&quot;

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thank you!(: if there are any of yours that you would like me to comment on just let me know(:
Endless1996 GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 9:11 pm
Endless1996 GOLD, Bay City, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;sadness my dear is nothing but power, use it, and use it well&quot; By Arnold Lee Elwood

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this is an amazing peice i really love the story to it!
OliviaShea GOLD said...
on Mar. 5 2011 at 9:27 pm
OliviaShea GOLD, Lakewood, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind&quot; &quot;you know you&#039;re in love when you can&#039;t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams&quot;

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Drew p: thank you(: Oh also, if you guys rate please give me feedback as to what i can do to improve(: thanks!
Drew Plank BRONZE said...
on Mar. 4 2011 at 5:17 pm
Drew Plank BRONZE, Bridgewater, New Jersey
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This is really good, I like the symbolism you use throughout the piece, as well as the way you rhyme things. (You had posted on my poem Bittersweet Apology, thanks for directing me to this poem, its really good)