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He Was Only Three MAG

May 25, 2009
By Xindi Xu SILVER, Gilbert, Arizona
Xindi Xu SILVER, Gilbert, Arizona
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My brother was already three
Yet he still could not say “potty”
I would call and squeal his dear name
But received not a glance from he

My brother was already three
When aware doctors came to see
He was a boy with autism
Thus his world did not include me

My brother was already three
When I took him to go sightsee
But the busy crowds of Shanghai
Carelessly separated we

My brother was already three
And as appealing as Jet Li
When I let go of his small hand
Came parting of eternity

I spotted his teddy bear cap
Fluttering above the street floor
When I covered our distant gap
Sadly he was on earth no more

My dear brother was only three …
When he drowned in that traffic sea



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antea GOLD said...
on Feb. 20 2017 at 3:07 am
antea GOLD, Tirana, Other
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I love this poem, it's very sad and there are some very strong emotions.

Izzy777 SILVER said...
on Jun. 23 2015 at 11:15 am
Izzy777 SILVER, Tampa, Florida
9 articles 0 photos 63 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I always wonder why birds stay in one place when they can fly anywhere around the world. But then I ask myself the same question."

Aww )))): poo.... This made me sad. However, It's really powerful and ahhh.. I love this

on Apr. 4 2015 at 11:29 pm
restless5416 BRONZE, Vancouver, Other
3 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Falling In Love is awfully simple and simply awful

Amazing. felt some strong emotions and I love this.

on Mar. 18 2013 at 8:36 pm
Left me in tears. You are truely amazing!

on Jan. 15 2013 at 3:00 am
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND, Islamabad, Other
75 articles 16 photos 1136 comments

Favorite Quote:
I&#039;ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. <br /> - Maya Angelou <br /> When i was little/I used to point a chubby finger toward the dark sky/And ask my father/why some stars moved and others didn&rsquo;t/He would laugh and explain that some were airplanes/I still wish on them today ~ Laugh-It-Out<br /> The feathers of a crow are black/The ink of my pen is blacker/The pain of my heart is blackest~ Mckay<br /> If love produced a blossom/I&rsquo;d take it in my palm/What a blessing, the bright color!/How soothing, such a balm!/I&rsquo;d keep a petal for my own/The rest, drop from my hands/For such a flower would multiply/And populate the lands~ thesilentraven<br /> And I began to rival legends/Long entombed before my birth./But for all my much envied fame/The lust for more would not abate./The plaques and prizes with my name/Will, like all things, disintegrate. ~ TheEpic95 now known as Helena_Noel

No wrods..... Left me too sad...but great work...love the poetry...

on Nov. 16 2012 at 11:45 am
colorguardgrl ELITE, Derry, New Hampshire
111 articles 10 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn&#039;t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn&#039;t be. And what it wouldn&#039;t be, it would. You see?&rdquo; - Mad Hatter

chills. simply amazing.

on Sep. 1 2012 at 5:17 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere. <br /> Joyce A. Myers

Is this true or no? Either way it's amazing!

on Apr. 16 2012 at 9:28 am
Liberty-May GOLD, Surrey, Other
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Favorite Quote:
the pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with

Wow- i really love this lymerick, it's catchy- it repeats and its really close to heart.

on Mar. 19 2012 at 6:11 pm
writer3499 GOLD, New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;it&#039;s impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all-in which case you fail by default.&quot;<br /> -J.K.Rowling

This was amazing..hope it isn't true!! I really love it...what a creative way to tell a story!

on Mar. 19 2012 at 6:11 pm
writer3499 GOLD, New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;it&#039;s impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all-in which case you fail by default.&quot;<br /> -J.K.Rowling

This was amazing..hope it isn't true!! I really love it...what a creative way to tell a story!

on Feb. 9 2012 at 11:14 pm
michaela mrianda BRONZE, Temporary, Other
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that is so sad the way you wrote this poem was amazing also if this is real im sorry

niner PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 30 2011 at 6:34 pm
niner PLATINUM, Hartville, Ohio
32 articles 0 photos 31 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Isn&#039;t it funny how you broke my heart, but I still love you with all the pieces?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s easy to stand in a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone&quot;<br /> &quot;What would you attempt if you knew you could never fail?&quot;

what a creative way to tell a story

on Nov. 3 2011 at 8:40 pm
lilovebug905598 BRONZE, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
2 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;A wise girl kisses but doesn&#039;t love, hears but not listen,and leaves before she is left.&quot;-wise girl

Wow. o.O so amazing I love it.

on Sep. 25 2011 at 8:20 pm
jasont727 PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
46 articles 18 photos 87 comments

Favorite Quote:
If there was no change, there would be no butterflies.

This is absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for this. 

on Mar. 17 2011 at 5:10 pm
HaleyDRog. GOLD, Easley, South Carolina
11 articles 14 photos 291 comments

Favorite Quote:
In three words I can sum up everything I&#039;ve learned about life. It goes on. -Robert Frost

This poem is so amazing. I love it. I read it 4 times. You are gifted and have an incredible way of putting words down. I loved the rythum and the meaning behind the words. Keep up the great work!

on Jan. 26 2011 at 7:18 pm
BrianaBeSoAwesome BRONZE, Bradenton, Florida
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This is REALLY good:) Keep writing

on Aug. 18 2010 at 12:26 pm
katie123 PLATINUM, Frederick, Maryland
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OMG i love this it is very deep and insightful!! so sad!! but great work!!!!!

on Aug. 10 2010 at 4:14 pm
hanbanann4501 GOLD, Wakeman, Ohio
16 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
laugh with friends, love with all of your heart and live life to the fullest. You never know when your first chance could be your last to make mistakes.

i reallu loved this poem because in a way it doesnt give away too much but it gives away enough for people to relate to. loved this poem.

Zzzie SILVER said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 7:49 pm
Zzzie SILVER, North Canton, Ohio
8 articles 0 photos 38 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Think positive, or I&#039;ll have to start singing.&quot;

This is so sad, yet, so beautiful. I loved it, and hope it isn't true.

Danica SILVER said...
on Aug. 1 2010 at 1:28 am
Danica SILVER, Avondale, Arizona
7 articles 0 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It is our choices, that show who we truly are, far more than our abilities.&quot; -- Albus Dumbledore

wow, this is really well written and everything, but just so sad! I'm so sorry if this is true!