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What could have been

March 28, 2010
By SpencerR SILVER, Bonney Lake, Washington
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A young boy
eager to love
sets his eye
on a beautiful dove

She made him feel special
the way that girls do
the feelings he had
seemed so new

He was foolish
and caring
she was sexy
and daring

He wanted her
and for awhile
she wanted him
with a smile

Things are different now
they're no longer together
but maybe their friendship
will last forever

Would he have done it over again?
Who can say what could have been?

© Jayce H., Itasca, TX

The author's comments:
I don't actually remember writing this. I was looking through an old journal and I found it. I thought it was really good so I thought I would publish it for others to see.
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amybug said...
on Aug. 26 2010 at 6:03 pm
amybug, Penrose, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Always remeber there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name.&quot; -The Avett Brothers

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I like how its so simple yet profound! You get this fun message across, but it also makes you wonder what could have been
Cuore GOLD said...
on Apr. 25 2010 at 12:03 pm
Cuore GOLD, Saint Augustine, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
Be the change you wish to see- Ghandi<br /> <br /> Everything in this room is eatable, even I&#039;m eatable, but that my dears is called cannibalism and is highly frowned upon in most societies.- Willy Wonka<br /> <br /> Bright lights often blind those who can&#039;t see. ~

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This is cool! I like how it's written in a kind of pincess theme but moderized.
enchanted4yu PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 21 2010 at 7:59 pm
enchanted4yu PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon&quot;

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Definately like this! =)