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August 22, 2012
By elizabethjoy GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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elizabethjoy GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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&ldquo;Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.&rdquo;<br /> Eleanor Roosevelt

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Back then
Wanted to believe, imagine
that I could play on the clouds
that the fairies were real
that magic could happen.
But on the plane, Dad whispered
something about evaporated water,
condensation, precipitation.
I wrote letters to Santa Claus
asking for his fingerprints,
and couldn't even pretend
couldn't waste my precious time
believing in things that were simply not
possible.
Caroline found fairy wings on the
playground
and I half-heartedly believed
until years later I was shown the wing of the
disgusting
locust
which bore a strange resemblance
to the quiet wing of a fairy.

© Beth S., Marblehead, MA

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thatgirl99 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 19 2012 at 5:46 pm
thatgirl99 BRONZE, Darien, Connecticut
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Loss of childhood innocence is also an inspiration for me.  Your poem truely conveys the transition from child to young adult beautifully. I would appreciate it if you could check out some of my work on this site.  Thank you.
Basya44 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 31 2012 at 12:15 am
Basya44 PLATINUM, Brighton, Massachusetts
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Yes, Elizibeth. There comes a time when each and every child's innocent and imaginative veiw of the world is shattered. This poem is so real and relatable and written beautifully. I really admire your work and would be honored if you could please take a look at my own poetry. I would love to hear your feedback. Thank you so much for sharing:)