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April 23, 2008
By Anonymous

i asked my father if i could swim,
and he said that i would drown.
The Sea would imprison me – he said
if my feet had left the ground.

So i walked out to the water,
and cried out – how ’bout now!
He said, a little bit further, Son,
and then you’ll leave the ground.

i stepped on sand then stone,
from hollow ground to sturdy.
The sky was at my level as I
gazed at the birdie.

The Sea brought me a new idea,
the urge to flee to the high.

i asked my Father if i could fly,
and he said, sure, Son – go try.

i jumped as high as i could.
Still, i landed on the ground.
i saw my Father pull on a chain,
then i knew that i was bound.

© Anonymous

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bmmsjm said...
on Mar. 1 2010 at 8:58 am
i think the poem could of been better if it wasnt about drowning
bmmscm said...
on Mar. 1 2010 at 8:58 am
the poem had rhyme but was a little wierd
bmmset said...
on Mar. 1 2010 at 8:58 am
that was pretty good my dad is the same way
bmmsdm said...
on Mar. 1 2010 at 8:58 am
your great your like dr suess well your kinda far away but i still liked it you could be famous just dont get cocky
bmmsjr said...
on Mar. 1 2010 at 8:57 am
that is good
bmmsgk said...
on Mar. 1 2010 at 8:56 am
good job good job good job
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I really enjoy reading poems like this. Where you give me so much visualization in what little space was there. You are a true poet. Keep writing for us.
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on Feb. 28 2010 at 9:42 pm
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This was amazing!
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That poem is so true. Parents hate to let go of us but they need to for are and there own good.
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wow, that is deep
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i love it!!! this is how most parents are...they dont let you go out into the world and see it with your own eyes,,,instead they tell you what you can and cant do and you try your hardest to prove them wrong((: they hate letting go((:
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This is a great poem! I have read many over the years and I have to say this is one of the best. (also if someone can take a glance at my work that would be much appreciated)
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you gave it the perfect title, i was really impressed with your choice of words,i cant wait for your next poem. thanks for your submission!!!
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Wow, this is excellent.
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This is a cute poem(:

I like it.
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tthis is amazing(: i can tottaley releate. read me poems and tell me what you think.
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beautiful! i could definitely compare this to myself! please read my poems and stories because i really need feedback!
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i understand it for my farther is too protective(he wouldnt like near the stove for fear i moght burn myself) i think this is really good.
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Every time i read it i think of something new. i love this its amazing!! you changed the way i look at things
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I agree also