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October 20, 2009
By Verifonix SILVER, Kew Gardens, New York
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Verifonix SILVER, Kew Gardens, New York
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&quot; If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.&quot;<br /> --Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Rain fell that night
a light, drizzling rain
There was a type of peace
that I couldn't explain

The parents I hated
were no longer here
Then shouldn't I be happy
and ready to cheer?

I hated them so much
They caused me endless grief
But how come nothing feels right
and I don't sense relief

That night I sat there
pondering what's wrong
and asking myself,
is this where i belong?

And then the fake smile
turned to a frown
and i could see tears,
trickling down

My parents, now
I don't hate them anymore
and i suddenly recall
the smiles they once wore

Their annoyance seemed
to have disappeared
and being alone
is now what I fear

But it was too late
They won't return,
and this is the truth
I now have to learn

© Steve S., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
This poem is to reflect on how we would feel if the parents we take for granted aren't here anymore.
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Sammy817 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 2:46 pm
Sammy817 BRONZE, Fort Worth, Texas
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You can&#039;t break what is already broken

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Wow...... i love it!
Molmanch1296 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 2:36 pm
Molmanch1296 BRONZE, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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This really hits home! This shows a lot of emotions and your rhymes are clever.
maryismyname BRONZE said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 2:26 pm
maryismyname BRONZE, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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good rhyming scheme! it all really flows, great word choice and tone. this piece really shows emotion in a relatable way
CrystalMarie GOLD said...
on Apr. 4 2011 at 12:32 pm
CrystalMarie GOLD, Steubenville, Ohio
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This is really good. It makes me think and see that maybe having parents isnt so bad. No matter how much you hate them. I loved it keep up the good work. It also made me want to cry.
tears4you BRONZE said...
on Oct. 10 2010 at 8:23 pm
tears4you BRONZE, Newark, Delaware
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idk

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MY NAMe IS TEAR!!! haha ik tht pretty weird but i really love your work here it's fantastic. this poem was very heartfelt. it really touched me.
taintedannex GOLD said...
on Mar. 4 2010 at 5:31 am
taintedannex GOLD, Hong Kong, Other
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The truth is that at some point, everyone&#039;s going to hurt you. You just have to decide who&#039;s worth the pain.<br /> <br /> Some say having something to lose is what makes you vulnerable. I believe that having something to lose only makes you stronger.

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Wow, this is fantastic! Your poem flowed seamlessly together and your message leaped out from the page- so sad and sweet, but making me think :)