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Who Needs Love?

April 20, 2010
By Swindlewick SILVER, ..., Washington
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Useless device of those that fear solitude,
I will not succumb to your lusty allure
I prefer my lonely attitude
To the drama and heartache I strive to deter

The boys and girls preceeding me
That took the fiery road of relationship
Now claw at their agonized hearts, never free
(And I want nothing to do with it)

You keep your grip so tight on fools
That cling to hopes if only in vain
Hopes that their love clings to fairytale rules
To face the dead, icy weight of rejection again

You cut our wrists and be still untrue
Pathetic love, I don’t need you

© Susan R., Iselin, NJ

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taytay dhee donn said...
on Jun. 1 2010 at 9:26 am
i totally agree tah whattt ur sayinnqq
FreakShow818 PLATINUM said...
on May. 27 2010 at 12:57 pm
FreakShow818 PLATINUM, Longmont, Colorado
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This is absolutely amazing. I am very very impressed! This is some of the best stuff I've seen on here. Keep it up!
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM said...
on May. 12 2010 at 3:31 pm
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM, Bowling Green, Ohio
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This is very beautifully written. Keep up the good work!
inspir3d GOLD said...
on May. 12 2010 at 11:34 am
inspir3d GOLD, Norcross, Georgia
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i love the style!! excellent job :) it reads really well.

check out my work? :)

allegroconbrio BRONZE said...
on May. 11 2010 at 6:44 pm
allegroconbrio BRONZE, Edgewater, Florida
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I love it!  I feel the same way :)
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on May. 11 2010 at 6:13 pm
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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yeah youre right -who needs love anyway? I (ove) the way the words rhyme-its like you werent struggling to find rhyming words and this just came to you easily. very nice. very creative. very five starish.
treegirl93 BRONZE said...
on May. 11 2010 at 5:57 pm
treegirl93 BRONZE, San Antonio, Texas
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I feel the same way. I feel a little bitterness from this poem like you want to be alone but at the same time you don't. I understand this complex emotion. Amazing.
Jazzzy517 GOLD said...
on May. 11 2010 at 12:31 pm
Jazzzy517 GOLD, Meriden, Connecticut
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amazing.... absolutely amazing!!! im practically at a loss for words. im turning 14 and i feel the same way.
Live2Write PLATINUM said...
on May. 10 2010 at 8:58 pm
Live2Write PLATINUM, Ravensdale, Washington
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OH MY GOD you put me as one of your favorite people?! *blushes* Aww, thanks! You're one of mine, too!
Live2Write PLATINUM said...
on May. 10 2010 at 8:56 pm
Live2Write PLATINUM, Ravensdale, Washington
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"And fools seldom differ."

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Psh, I doubt that. And if I do, not for long. In any case, I give the biggest thumbs up in the history of thumbs ups. :D
Swindlewick SILVER said...
on May. 10 2010 at 8:14 pm
Swindlewick SILVER, ..., Washington
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Thanks J, but you still are far better than me in fictional writing!
Escaped GOLD said...
on May. 10 2010 at 8:12 pm
Escaped GOLD, Litchfield, Illinois
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Exceptional talent, the words adorn the passion you put towards it. Love it.
Live2Write PLATINUM said...
on May. 10 2010 at 8:10 pm
Live2Write PLATINUM, Ravensdale, Washington
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"And fools seldom differ."

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Sarah! You outshine me! And to think I was the one who showed you this site! *is jealous* WAY TO GO!
AmericanoLounge BRONZE said...
on May. 10 2010 at 7:35 pm
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Whoops, accidentally replied to someone else's comment, but yeah, I like this.
AmericanoLounge BRONZE said...
on May. 10 2010 at 7:33 pm
AmericanoLounge BRONZE, Johnson City, Tennessee
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Being aromantic, I liked this.
tubbz said...
on May. 10 2010 at 1:28 pm
i love this poem i made a mistke with the judgement i give it a 4 star
Babey.. said...
on May. 10 2010 at 1:04 pm
wOW!! AMAZING
ReineBloodwolf GOLD said...
on May. 10 2010 at 12:12 pm
ReineBloodwolf GOLD, Portsmouth, Virginia
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I agree with you. who does need love it only hurts you. But i love your poem its awesome.
HelloLove said...
on May. 10 2010 at 12:06 pm
HelloLove, Dexter, Michigan
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This is really good! Very True.
ThingOne SILVER said...
on May. 10 2010 at 9:24 am
ThingOne SILVER, Maple Valley, Washington
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Wow, this is AMAZING ;)

I am not worthy.

I am not worthy.