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Before the Lake Dries MAG

January 8, 2018
By VivaFariy GOLD, Los Angeles, California
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VivaFariy GOLD, Los Angeles, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It&#039;s a way of understanding it.&quot;<br /> ~~~<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s no one watching, love like you&#039;ll never be hurt, sing like there&#039;s no one listening, and live like it&#039;s heaven on earth.&quot;<br /> &ldquo;The most important words a man can say are, &quot;I will do better.&rdquo; <br /> ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer

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Only until her feet can reach the floor,
A few short days while she is still young,
When in her eyes I can do no wrong,
And she thinks I’m the father she adores,
While in my heavy arms the light bird soars,
And her little hands still string me along,
Will I believe that my small girl belongs,
To me, my love, and not to that war.

But then - that’s it - we cannot live this lie.
Your tale, your truth, I refuse to stain,
Your devotion, respect, I will not buy,
I must break the peace, though I’ll hate your pain,
But right now she swims, before the lake dries,
Water will recede, my love will not wane.

© Elizabeth A., Milford, CT

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VivaFariy GOLD said...
on Apr. 9 2018 at 6:13 pm
VivaFariy GOLD, Los Angeles, California
19 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It&#039;s a way of understanding it.&quot;<br /> ~~~<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s no one watching, love like you&#039;ll never be hurt, sing like there&#039;s no one listening, and live like it&#039;s heaven on earth.&quot;<br /> &ldquo;The most important words a man can say are, &quot;I will do better.&rdquo; <br /> ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer

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Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
karisuna GOLD said...
on Apr. 9 2018 at 2:21 pm
karisuna GOLD, Pinellas Park, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of them all." -The Emperor, Mulan<br /> <br /> "Let go of anger, let go of pride, when you are bound by nothing, you go beyond sorrow." -Buddha

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Beautiful poem! It has a nice flow too.