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January 2, 2009
By Christina BRONZE, Clifton, Virginia
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I love your voice,
your soft brown hair.
I love your eyes
and love your stare.

I love your laugh,
your cocky smirk,
your stupid jokes.
You precious jerk,

you know I do.
I want my hands
all through your hair
each treasured strand.

I’m wrapped around
your finger still.
Am I yet yours?
Your love does kill

the things I hold
so close to me
and yet you’re the
best jerk I see.

© Colton D., Lubbock, TX

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Jing.a.ling BRONZE said...
on Oct. 26 2010 at 7:22 pm
Jing.a.ling BRONZE, Saluda, South Carolina
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&quot;Without suffering there&#039;d be not compassion!-Nickolas Sparks

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I loved this poem its very good and it reminds me of myself!!
Poet_in_Motion PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 26 2010 at 6:55 pm
Poet_in_Motion PLATINUM, Sharon, Massachusetts
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&quot;Love one another.&quot; &ndash;George Harrison (his last words)<br /> <br /> &quot;and down they forgot as up they grew&quot; &ndash;e.e. cummings<br /> <br /> &quot;The sea is just a wetter version of the sky...&quot; &ndash;Regina Spektor

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I love this poem so so so much. It's supremely well-written, and I relate to the subject completely! You are very talented; don't ever stop writing. :) <3
BeautyandBeast BRONZE said...
on Oct. 26 2010 at 5:41 pm
BeautyandBeast BRONZE, St.Peters, Missouri
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Mom: I learned my lesson, I had three of you!<br /> Daughter: You didn&#039;t learn your lesson, you had three of us!!! lol :D

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this reminds me of my bgf
WynterPage95 ELITE said...
on Oct. 26 2010 at 4:19 pm
WynterPage95 ELITE, Monticello, Arkansas
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&quot;It&#039;s better to burn out than to fade away...&quot; -Kurt Cobain

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this reminds me of my own personal experiences...you go grl!
MirandaLee BRONZE said...
on Oct. 26 2010 at 10:05 am
MirandaLee BRONZE, Ewing, Kentucky
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&quot;You don&#039;t burn out from going to fast. You burn out from going to slow and getting bored.&quot; Cliff Burton (Bassist of Metallica) -Rest In Peace- &hearts;

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This is really good. (: ♥
Lacieee said...
on Oct. 26 2010 at 9:42 am
This was superr good :) i really liked it and i totally know how you feel. gooodd job
Tatyana DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 25 2010 at 1:16 pm
Tatyana DIAMOND, Colorado, Colorado
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this is really good...keep writting
WannaBeWriternumbertwo BRONZE said...
on Oct. 24 2010 at 6:32 pm
WannaBeWriternumbertwo BRONZE, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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&quot;If you cannot read this, please ask the flight attendant for assistance.&quot;<br /> United Airlines Flight Safety Brochure<br /> _________________________________________________________________________________

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This descibed me and my boyfriend to a T! I think everyone can relate at one point of their lives. this is a wonderfull poem!
BellelaVie SILVER said...
on Oct. 23 2010 at 11:03 pm
BellelaVie SILVER, Fairbanks, Alaska
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I can really relate to this right no in my life. It was an amazing ballad and I'm sure I will read it over and over again. it is cute and sweet, but sends a message of torment in the heart. it really makes you think.
Lymairie BRONZE said...
on Oct. 23 2010 at 11:25 am
Lymairie BRONZE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Love mostly all

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LOVE IT!! <3
honanmana said...
on Oct. 20 2010 at 9:47 pm
This is adorable!
sidneynicole BRONZE said...
on Oct. 20 2010 at 5:15 pm
sidneynicole BRONZE, McKinney, Texas
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&quot;When life knock you down to your knees, just know you are in a perfect postition to pray.&quot;

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i lovedd this ! i could relate to this poem
xoxoemoxoxo said...
on Oct. 20 2010 at 8:16 am
this is a really good poem i enjoyed it(:
nygal252 said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 5:10 pm
i have to agree with s m wells "jerk"deffetnly pulls you in
S M Wells said...
on Oct. 15 2010 at 3:02 pm
I thought it was nothing extaordinairy at fist. But Every time I see the tittle, I have to go back and read it again.
TimmothyMark GOLD said...
on Oct. 15 2010 at 6:52 am
TimmothyMark GOLD, Hertford, North Carolina
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&quot;I can do all things through Christ who stregthens me.&quot; - Phillipians 4:13

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Amen girl, Amen.
Natarita GOLD said...
on Oct. 15 2010 at 2:08 am
Natarita GOLD, Chandler, Arizona
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I just want to say I love this poem, reminds me of my ex. Nicely said. 
TimmothyMark GOLD said...
on Oct. 14 2010 at 10:55 am
TimmothyMark GOLD, Hertford, North Carolina
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&quot;I can do all things through Christ who stregthens me.&quot; - Phillipians 4:13

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You scold me for something I did not know. I assumed, given the nature of this website, that you were about my age, and still in High School. I did not know that you were married to someone other than the person whom this poem is about. It seems that you have indeed discovered what true love is, and so I am happy for you. But, you were too harsh in replying to me and calling me, of all people, a judgemental jerk. To call me that is like calling a Jewish person a Muslim. Why? Because you have adressed me as the very thing that hates me for no apparent reason. I'm one of those poor guys who hears slander from people almost every day. I'm that guy who studies his school work and writes literature because he has nothing else to do since no one will befriend him. I'm that guy who is kind, polite, intelligent, romantic, strong, influentual, charismatic, and wise. Yet they pass him by only because he does not look the part.
Christina BRONZE said...
on Oct. 13 2010 at 8:08 pm
Christina BRONZE, Clifton, Virginia
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dear "TimmothyMark",

I wrote this four years ago and am now happily engaged to another man. Good luck being a judgmental jerk.

TimmothyMark GOLD said...
on Oct. 13 2010 at 12:15 pm
TimmothyMark GOLD, Hertford, North Carolina
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This is one of those times when the girl falls in love with a guy because of his looks and his good looks alone. No offense, but I happen to be one of those guys whose sweet beyond all reason, but girls disown me because I'm not cute enough. When I see stuff like this, It greatly offends me. To the writer of this, I pity you. You may never know what true love is.