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The Bookworm

October 7, 2009
By Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If it comes out of the lion&#039;s mouth...it will be on the test.&quot;<br /> -Mr. Bala

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Ask any Goth, prep, freak, skater, or ho.
I’m the girl with her eyes glued to the works of Edgar Allen Poe.
I often go by the name of “that nerd over there”
Try to take a novel from my hands, if you dare.
And just like any human needs food and water,
I’d die of starvation without Harry Potter.
I consider Atticus Finch one of my best friends.
To find a good short story, I’ll go to any ends.
The written word has a magic charm.
Any book in my hands is an extension of my arm.
I’ll read anything. From Vampire Academy to A Christmas Carol
Fantasy, adventure, love, or peril
“Classic Literature” is my middle name
And all poetry is fair game.
I’ve got the virus-the reading germ.
And if there’s one thing I’m proud of, it’s being a bookworm.

© Alexis R., Clarkdale, AZ

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inkblot13 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 9:26 am
inkblot13 PLATINUM, Auburn, New York
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&quot;If I knew where poems came from, I&#039;d go there&quot; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Michael Langley, &#039;Staying Alive&#039;

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This was awesome(!) great job. I really liked the part about dying of starvation without Harry Potter. That had to be my favorite part.  Although, I must say I disagree with your comment.  I've got to be the biggest bookworm on the planet, lol. Check out some of my stuff??
-LeftBehindBroken- GOLD said...
on Dec. 25 2010 at 10:58 am
-LeftBehindBroken- GOLD, Providence, South Carolina
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Artists paint on canvas; Musicians paint on silence

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ohhh im sorry my profile is totally goofed. i changed my name and picture and then just POOF! it disapeared!!!! look in the forums for writing1 im posting now

 

Phantom_Girl GOLD said...
on Dec. 24 2010 at 12:11 pm
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If it comes out of the lion&#039;s mouth...it will be on the test.&quot;<br /> -Mr. Bala

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I can't find it... :(
Phantom_Girl GOLD said...
on Dec. 24 2010 at 12:06 pm
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
14 articles 0 photos 279 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If it comes out of the lion&#039;s mouth...it will be on the test.&quot;<br /> -Mr. Bala

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Will do! :)
-LeftBehindBroken- GOLD said...
on Sep. 20 2010 at 4:07 pm
-LeftBehindBroken- GOLD, Providence, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
Artists paint on canvas; Musicians paint on silence

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great poem!!! and it soo describes me too!!! check out my poem (only have one published so far) im wanting some constructive critisism!
Phantom_Girl GOLD said...
on Sep. 3 2010 at 10:55 am
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If it comes out of the lion&#039;s mouth...it will be on the test.&quot;<br /> -Mr. Bala

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Thanks so much:) I love you, Ice!
Joob-Stache GOLD said...
on May. 16 2010 at 3:58 pm
Joob-Stache GOLD, Rice Lake, Wisconsin
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Don&#039;t be afraid to take a chance, to take a fall, in the end it could be worth it all&lt;3

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I luv ur poetry!!!!!!!!

Ur so cool!!!!!!!!!

Phantom_Girl GOLD said...
on Nov. 28 2009 at 6:12 pm
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If it comes out of the lion&#039;s mouth...it will be on the test.&quot;<br /> -Mr. Bala

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Thank you so much:)
Taliaaa BRONZE said...
on Nov. 22 2009 at 7:21 am
Taliaaa BRONZE, Medford, Massachusetts
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I wish I were a glow worm, a glow worm&#039;s never glum. I mean, how could you be grumpy when the sun shines out your bum? ;]

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This is so awesome! It's really amazing! Keep on writing!
Phantom_Girl GOLD said...
on Oct. 23 2009 at 9:40 am
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
14 articles 0 photos 279 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If it comes out of the lion&#039;s mouth...it will be on the test.&quot;<br /> -Mr. Bala

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Note:

I've been working on making my poems better, so I fixed the first line of this. It's the same, but replace the first line with "I'm obsessed with the life of Gaston Leroux"