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Smudged Footprints

August 9, 2011
By dia.dreamer GOLD, Kochi, Other
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dia.dreamer GOLD, Kochi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.&quot; - Michelangelo<br /> &quot;I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart: I am, I am, I am.&quot; - Sylvia Plath

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Victim of man’s rape,
nature is sobbing again;
fresh dew on the ground.

© Steve A., New Port Richey, FL

The author's comments:
Usually when a plant is moist and fresh after a shower of rain, its thirst is quenched and it looks like it's crying tears of joy. So I thought this would be a different angle to write from.
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Lexie96 GOLD said...
on Nov. 6 2011 at 10:00 am
Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
Now Cinderella don&#039;t you go to sleep, it&#039;s such a bitter form of refuge, oh don&#039;t you know the kingdom&#039;s under siege, and everbody needs you. - The Killers

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I love this... normally I'm not one for haikus, but this is really good! You just might have turned me into a believer :)

Check out my stuff if you have the chance?

DEACTIVATEDACCOUNT said...
on Sep. 3 2011 at 9:49 am
DEACTIVATEDACCOUNT, DEACTIVATED, Other
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Very powerful and full of emotion.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 29 2011 at 5:27 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Harsh, painful, and full of emotion. Haikus are supposed to do that, convey emotion, you know. 
redhairCat PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 4:46 pm
redhairCat PLATINUM, Pebble Beach, California
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&quot;I can do anything!&quot;

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I agree. Very short and powerful (and sad).
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2011 at 8:18 pm
Lola_Black GOLD, Harrison, Michigan
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&quot;I&#039;ve always been famous. It&#039;s just everybody&#039;s just now finding out.&quot; --Lady Gaga

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Really? Thanks!
dia.dreamer GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2011 at 2:09 pm
dia.dreamer GOLD, Kochi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.&quot; - Michelangelo<br /> &quot;I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart: I am, I am, I am.&quot; - Sylvia Plath

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thanks, Lola_Black. :D I've read your work...you're awesome at writing!
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2011 at 1:24 pm
Lola_Black GOLD, Harrison, Michigan
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Okay, I'm in love with this! Short and powerful; the best way a poem can be! ♦Five Stars♦
dia.dreamer GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2011 at 12:02 am
dia.dreamer GOLD, Kochi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.&quot; - Michelangelo<br /> &quot;I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart: I am, I am, I am.&quot; - Sylvia Plath

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:D thanks for your comments too! can't wait to read more of your work...!
Harebelle GOLD said...
on Aug. 19 2011 at 10:56 am
Harebelle GOLD, Vancouver, Other
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Yeah I did...but thanks for your comment, it's really encouraging!
dia.dreamer GOLD said...
on Aug. 19 2011 at 12:14 am
dia.dreamer GOLD, Kochi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.&quot; - Michelangelo<br /> &quot;I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart: I am, I am, I am.&quot; - Sylvia Plath

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I mean your poem and your story...you just recently joined, right?
dia.dreamer GOLD said...
on Aug. 19 2011 at 12:13 am
dia.dreamer GOLD, Kochi, Other
10 articles 0 photos 145 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.&quot; - Michelangelo<br /> &quot;I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart: I am, I am, I am.&quot; - Sylvia Plath

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thanks.. :) I checked out your poems.....they're really nice..!! you too keep writing. :D
Harebelle GOLD said...
on Aug. 16 2011 at 4:13 pm
Harebelle GOLD, Vancouver, Other
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I would never have thought to describe a plant like that! This is amazing, especially since it's so short...keep writing!