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March 15, 2012
By TimmyTiger GOLD, Somewhere, Indiana
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"It's time to nut up, or shut up." - Woodey Harrelson "Zombieland"

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I open my eyes
In a valley of smoke
It blows in my face
But I do not choke.
What is this world
Where pain is not felt?
Where happiness expands
And worries melt?
Why can’t I find it
When I am awake?
Why must I sleep
Why must I wait?
But this place is not how it seems,
What is this place, I call my Dreams?

© Julie H., Findlay, OH

The author's comments:
While studying Langston Hughes in Language Arts, we had an assignment to read his dream poems. Then, we had to make one of our own. It's not my best, but I love the message.
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DanielM. said...
on Apr. 29 2012 at 9:55 am
I really liked the message. Great job.
Lady_Lemon GOLD said...
on Apr. 7 2012 at 7:52 pm
Lady_Lemon GOLD, Franklin, Wisconsin
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This is amazing!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D  I loved it because I feel like anyone and everyone can relate to it, and its just... so... AWESOME!! :D :D :D :D :D <3333
TheGirlWhoReachesForStars SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2012 at 6:28 pm
TheGirlWhoReachesForStars SILVER, Morrisville, North Carolina
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\&quot;Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius. <br /> and its better to be absolutely ridiculous <br /> than absolutely boring.\&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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I commented ;) haha I actually really, really love this- I can totally relate! <3