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June 23, 2010
By A.Bekah.Girl GOLD, Menlo Park, California
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A.Bekah.Girl GOLD, Menlo Park, California
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Softly, softly
Whisper

Slowly
Careful

Do not scare them
We wouldn’t want to frighten them away
I think they understand
I think they’re learning

Soaking up the words


One droplet at a time
Louder now
I think they can handle it
I think they’ll understand
Faster, just a little
Ease them in
I think they’ve got it
Raise your voice

A little louder
Bring what they’re avoiding home
Yell no, I think
I’m sure they’ll take it
Scream the words right in their ears
Even if they do not want to

It is time for them to hear

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apocalyptigirl BRONZE said...
on Sep. 18 2010 at 6:16 pm
apocalyptigirl BRONZE, Staunton, Virginia
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"DON'T PANIC." ~from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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This is such captivating writing! The tone and style and structure made it as if you (the reader) were whispering and walking on eggshells...:) 5 stars
ThatClarinetPerson SILVER said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 5:15 pm
ThatClarinetPerson SILVER, Tequesta, Florida
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i agree with _truth. it is excellent writing and soo descriptive. great job :)
_truth GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2010 at 6:08 pm
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this can be related to so many things today. good job