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February 15, 2011
By akell PLATINUM, Asheville, North Carolina
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akell PLATINUM, Asheville, North Carolina
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There can be no society without poetry, but society can never be realized as poetry, it is never poetic. Sometimes the two terms seek to break apart. They cannot.<br /> -Octavio Paz

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It is a wonder how time passes by;
One second to the next, none the same.
This moment captured by the spark in your eye.
Alas, you have set my heart aflame.

© Kevan B., Beaverton, OR

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A spark is the birth of a fire.
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akell PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 21 2011 at 7:37 pm
akell PLATINUM, Asheville, North Carolina
26 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
There can be no society without poetry, but society can never be realized as poetry, it is never poetic. Sometimes the two terms seek to break apart. They cannot.<br /> -Octavio Paz

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There are surely more to come:)
akell PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 21 2011 at 7:36 pm
akell PLATINUM, Asheville, North Carolina
26 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
There can be no society without poetry, but society can never be realized as poetry, it is never poetic. Sometimes the two terms seek to break apart. They cannot.<br /> -Octavio Paz

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I am inspired by your words. Thank you.
akell PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 21 2011 at 7:34 pm
akell PLATINUM, Asheville, North Carolina
26 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
There can be no society without poetry, but society can never be realized as poetry, it is never poetic. Sometimes the two terms seek to break apart. They cannot.<br /> -Octavio Paz

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Short, simple, and easy to remember.

-Jack Sparrow; haha I love it.

Jake L said...
on Mar. 21 2011 at 7:19 pm

Short and simple yet so beautiful.

Well done!

Pen>Sword said...
on Mar. 21 2011 at 7:16 pm
Excellent work akell! Thanks for making the world a brighter place ;)
OSG95 said...
on Mar. 21 2011 at 7:12 pm
My favorite of all you have written so far!