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Simple Thing

November 19, 2010
By Loreliea BRONZE, Nampa, Idaho
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love
so simple a word
but not simple a thing
with it can come pain
tears, sorrow, death
with you I was alive
but then you changed
and we died
the image of love I had for you burned
replaced with a new one
one of fear, hatred
forever I am scarred
love
so simple a word
but not simple a thing

© Elana N., Marblehead, MA

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CChloe said...
on Dec. 15 2010 at 12:52 pm
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Yes! Finally! Someone has it figured out! Beautiful