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January 14, 2010
By literaryaddict PLATINUM, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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literaryaddict PLATINUM, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;We&#039;re almost there and no where near it. All that matters is that we&#039;re going.&quot; Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls<br /> &quot;The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound.&quot; Lady Bracknell, The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde

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You’ll find me where the sidewalk ends,
With paper and pen and a million
Million thoughts in my head.
You’ll find me writing in a journal
That is dog-eared and torn,
As the peppermint wind cools my head.
I watch as the moon-bird flies in the sky,
And I wish I could fly too.
I’ll be sitting in the soft white grass,
Waiting as though for a sign,
A sign to begin, to end.
You’ll find me where the sidewalk ends.

© Tess M., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I wrote this about what brings me inspiration as a writer. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein is my all-time favorite poem, and I used phrases from that- "where the sidewalk ends," the peppermint wind," "soft white grass."
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ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 2 2010 at 5:04 am
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Some things will never change&quot;---Tupac

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Good luck!!!
literaryaddict PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 1 2010 at 7:52 pm
literaryaddict PLATINUM, Albuquerque, New Mexico
23 articles 3 photos 157 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We&#039;re almost there and no where near it. All that matters is that we&#039;re going.&quot; Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls<br /> &quot;The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound.&quot; Lady Bracknell, The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde

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i submitted my two poems and i'm now somewhat relieved but waiting nervously and with bated breath. thanks!
literaryaddict PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 25 2010 at 5:37 pm
literaryaddict PLATINUM, Albuquerque, New Mexico
23 articles 3 photos 157 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We&#039;re almost there and no where near it. All that matters is that we&#039;re going.&quot; Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls<br /> &quot;The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound.&quot; Lady Bracknell, The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde

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Thanks so much for all your comments. I've check out your pieces too, and I think you're an awesome writer as well.
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 24 2010 at 2:42 pm
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
62 articles 1 photo 881 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Some things will never change&quot;---Tupac

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Wow. This is amazing. I love it. I do believe that you should submit this also to your school's literary magazine. Definitely. You are a potent writer.