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Masquerade

June 6, 2010
By crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.


O I’ll weave me a dress of the fine satin sky,
With a star pointed needle, I’ll sew,
Of a porcupine quill will I spike my sharp heel,
In a marble white floor of fresh snow.

Round my neck will abide a new necklace of pearls,
Laced from dew, spider’s gossamer chain,
Sunbeams, forgotten, will redden my lips,
As a sash of silk streams ‘cross my frame.

Of the polished pale moon will I cast a dark friend,
Although short, I’ll admit, he’s divine,
We will match, fall in step, human synch, parallel,
As his long shifting feet follow mine.

And on four different sides will stand couples alike,
With their tall graceful gowns, mossy shawls,
Parade jewels just encased in a bright sticky sap,
Olive ties choke their necks, stout and tall.

And we’ll dance ‘till the light shows now proud in the east,
‘Till my fabrics discard their gray dyes,
‘Till the tuneful bird’s wing mislays harsh metal tint,
And I can weave a new dress of blue sky.



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on Aug. 11 2010 at 4:21 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thankx and it really is!!!

on Aug. 10 2010 at 9:04 pm
One_Girl_Band_ BRONZE, Twin Falls, Idaho
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Favorite Quote:
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so this is pretty much amazing :-) good job it kept me inertwined until the last word . Very good job. and thanks for commenting on my work even though its not very good. Keep up the good work

on Aug. 8 2010 at 4:27 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thanks so much!!

on Aug. 6 2010 at 3:10 pm
Chrome_Clouds SILVER, Winterport, Maine
9 articles 2 photos 7 comments
The imagery is beautiful, and the whole poem flows very nicely, good job!

on Aug. 5 2010 at 1:46 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thankyou so much!!

on Aug. 5 2010 at 1:46 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Haha thanks!!!

on Aug. 5 2010 at 7:17 am
alynic9323 BRONZE, Wayne, New Jersey
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I really loved this poem. It's so different then the others I have read. There is no reason why this should not be published!!!

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on Aug. 4 2010 at 11:18 pm
Trebled SILVER, Gladstone, Other
5 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Everything you imagine is real.&quot; - Pablo Picasso

This is simply beautiful... you have spot on imagery, I feel like Taylor Swift should show up and sing "Love Story." I don't know how this isn't in print.  5 stars!

on Jul. 31 2010 at 10:31 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thanx i will!!

on Jul. 31 2010 at 11:29 am
nintendork11 BRONZE, Shaker Heights, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;So remember. NEVER surrender, because the unrelenting constancy of love and hope can rescue and restore you from any scope&quot;

HOLY BAJEBUS!! THIS IS AMAZING. O_O this probably embodies my favorite type of poetry...sort of fantastical and mysterious...fantasy scenes. LOVE LOVE LOVEEE it. psstttt. hey! read more of mine and tell me what ya think! :D <3

on Jul. 29 2010 at 11:44 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thankyou soo much!!!!

on Jul. 29 2010 at 7:33 pm
despurlock DIAMOND, Morgantown, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The heart has its reasons which reason does not know.&quot; -Pascal, Pensees, 1670

Wow! I have to say that this is one of my favorite poems I've read on this site and I realllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy hope that this gets published! The imagry has a Transcendentalistic beautyh to it and your language is captivating! One word: Beautiful! I'm making this a favorite and giving it 5 stars! Keep up the phenomenal work! 

on Jul. 29 2010 at 6:09 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thankyou soo much!!! i really appreciate it!!!

on Jul. 29 2010 at 11:48 am
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
52 articles 0 photos 280 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I realize that life is risks. It&#039;s acknowledging the past but looking forward. It&#039;s taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven.&quot; <br /> -The Dead Tossed Waves.

okay so not to be obsessive but i just re-read this again and i can't get over how amazing it is!! i HAD to comment again. I have such respect for this piece. WOW.

on Jul. 29 2010 at 11:46 am
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
52 articles 0 photos 280 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I realize that life is risks. It&#039;s acknowledging the past but looking forward. It&#039;s taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven.&quot; <br /> -The Dead Tossed Waves.

I added this to my favorites and im giving it 5 stars. Excellent job!! I applaud you.

on Jul. 29 2010 at 11:45 am
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
52 articles 0 photos 280 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I realize that life is risks. It&#039;s acknowledging the past but looking forward. It&#039;s taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven.&quot; <br /> -The Dead Tossed Waves.

This is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad you asked me to check out your work. I believe this should be published in the magazine. Incredible incredible job. You have such talent:)

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on Jul. 28 2010 at 3:13 pm
DGreen SILVER, Salisbury, Maryland
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I love it!! very nice keep it up!!

on Jul. 27 2010 at 11:25 am
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thanks soo much!!!!

on Jul. 26 2010 at 10:44 pm
x-unknown BRONZE, North Ridgeville, Ohio
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The imagry in this is amazing! I love the analogies you use and the wording gives this an... I don't know, vintage feel, I guess. Awesome work!!

on Jul. 26 2010 at 7:51 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

Thankyou soo much!!! comment and tell me wen they r approved cuz ill take a look!!!!