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June 18, 2012
By AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
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A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere. <br /> Joyce A. Myers

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X marks the spot
Where my heart used to be.
X marks a time
When I was truly happy.

X marks a place
That I called home.
But now X marks a heart that beats like a sad metronome.

© Julia R., Bethesda, MD

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Super short poem.
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AriannaNicole PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 17 2013 at 3:32 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
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A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere. <br /> Joyce A. Myers

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
iCheeto PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 5 2012 at 12:27 pm
iCheeto PLATINUM, Cape Coral, Florida
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I really liked this one, it's short and full of voice and character nice job.