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March 30, 2014
By emilydonovan BRONZE, Atco, New Jersey
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"I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don’t let anybody tell you different." - Kurt Vonnegut

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Moths fly toward the light
Because they are trying to
Change their direction of flight
In order to travel in as straight a line
As possible
To see the moon so that they can fly
North.
When they hit an
Artificial light
They spiral downward and fall

I’m a lot like a moth
I think
I am always trying
To find home and I’m always
Falling flat
On my face for no other reason
Than because I think
I found
It

© Eleanor J., McLean, VA

The author's comments:
I've always had this deep well in the pit of my stomach that has consistently felt like something missing. Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to be 'home' even if I was already in my house. My brother died three years ago and this pit has been growing bigger and bigger ever since. I also love bugs - I consider them animals - and I relate to them in many ways. That was my inspiration!
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rosebudinnh said...
on Apr. 1 2014 at 1:06 pm
Writng is a good way to healing keep it up,   I am sending  Big hugs,   So sorry for the loss of your brother..... rosebudinnh
rosebudinnh said...
on Apr. 1 2014 at 1:06 pm
Writng is a good way to healing keep it up,   I am sending  Big hugs,   So sorry for the loss of your brother..... 
anniebella said...
on Apr. 1 2014 at 1:03 pm
What a great poem.  I love how you used the moth to relate to your own feelings of being lost. 
kellyd said...
on Apr. 1 2014 at 12:57 pm
Absolutly moving and a wonderful poem!