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Genetics MAG
October 16, 2008
People tell me I have his nose
Because it’s strong and hooked
With a powerful bump at the top
But I hope that’s all he gave me
An ugly nose is enough
And better than an ugly mind that
Sinks its teeth into anything it can
Like the hearts of girls who have
Not yet learned to love the real way
I hope I do not have his hands
Calloused from the cold metal of a gun
And stained with a twisted love
Love I hope I do not have
Because love is not a fist or a knife
Love is not an apology
I hope I do not have his back
Because he never had mine
And I hope a nose does not give me
A guiltless conscience and a
Forgetful brain.
© Michelle K., Vancouver, WA
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Crispy said...
on Oct. 20 2010 at 9:19 am
This poem captured my attention. I love the flow and how you expressed your feelings. Loved it!
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 4 2010 at 6:23 pm
my favorite line is "i hope i do not have his back becasue he never had mine' and over all this is really good(:
Phantom_Girl GOLD said...
on Oct. 4 2010 at 12:48 pm
This is great! The only thing I suggest is using more examples-like when you say "I hope I don't have his hands" and "I hope I don't have his back" maybe you could add some more body parts. It seems like it would add to the effect. It's a great piece. Keep on the good work.
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD said...
on Sep. 12 2010 at 6:38 pm
wow. i love how it gives such a clear image of the guy (dad, right?). the part between the love and the back is sort of awkward though... but overall, i loved this piece! i would love it if you could take a look at some of my work!!! thanks.
-LeftBehindBroken- GOLD said...
on Sep. 12 2010 at 3:14 pm
love this poem! im trying to get started on teenink and dont know how you do it! i would love for some of you guys to check out my work. probably not as cool as yours but leave me a comment!
Annika-Katryn SILVER said...
on Jul. 30 2010 at 8:15 pm
raw is a trite word, but still appropriate. thank you for this. it made me feel.
. said...
on Jul. 30 2010 at 6:49 pm
thats awsome, I love your poem. is there any way you can ckeck out some of my poetry?
oh my goodness... i'm embarrased to admit it... but it touched me so much i actually started to cry... i honestly had a tear runing down my cheek as i finished this poem... i can honestly relate... i'm not just saying that in a relavant way, but in a way... that maybe sometimes i don't want to admit... and that probably doesn't make sense... but... this was amazing... thank you soooo much for writing this... you have no idea how brilliant this is...
xBaByGiRrL22x PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 20 2010 at 12:09 am
i luv this poem. itz so honest & strong. i can relate also in a way. awesome jobkeep it up:D
haventy0uheard PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 15 2010 at 8:44 pm
I am in love with this poem. So true and such raw emotion. Beautiful! Keep writing<3
MelanieLouise PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2010 at 11:47 am
very inspiring and truthful.
i know people say that they understand but they really don't, but in this instance, i do understand.
keep writing
Fieldsofwind GOLD said...
on Jun. 16 2010 at 11:47 pm
lovely poem. this is a fantastic piece of work, it's absolutely spectacular!
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