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How to Catch a Falling Star

October 9, 2009
By vikesfan28 GOLD, Genoa, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
I&#039;m still a geek on the inside, that&#039;s the important thing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Wierd Al Yankovic

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How to Catch a Falling Star

Stars only come

To those who are
Out of luck,
Out of time,
Out of dreams,
Out of hope.

Stars only come
When you least expect it.

Stars can burn
When they touch your skin.
It seems,
For everything,
You must pay a price,
Take a risk.

Often

There is only one shot.
One shot to catch the star.

You need to really will yourself.
Throw your arms out as far as they can go,
And don’t,

Don’t
Think twice.

If you think
You will resist.

Don’t look back.

Always look ahead

Look for a star…

© Kaitlin M., Vincent, OH

The author's comments:
This has been a tough year for me, with three family deaths, two pet deaths, and one friend death. This poem is about never giving up, because things will get better. Whether it is in Heaven or on Earth.
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Bradymb94 SILVER said...
on Sep. 8 2011 at 10:34 pm
Bradymb94 SILVER, Walker, Iowa
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2) &quot;I am not, nor will I ever be, a sheep.&quot; 2) &quot;Time will pass ever so slowly. But pass it does, Even for me.&quot; -Stephen King

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Hey whitney! GUESS WHO!? :) I can see why you like this poem so much! great work
vikesfan28 GOLD said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 10:09 pm
vikesfan28 GOLD, Genoa, Nevada
14 articles 0 photos 28 comments

Favorite Quote:
I&#039;m still a geek on the inside, that&#039;s the important thing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Wierd Al Yankovic

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that sounds a lot cooler and more mysterious!  when you get published you should have the definition on the first page, though, so people know what it means.
_Mags_ SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 7:31 pm
_Mags_ SILVER, Somewhere, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
- I stare danger in the face and giggle<br /> - Never argue with an idiot, people might not know the difference<br /> -R.A.P (Retards Attempting Poetry)<br /> -Tip Cologne ryhmes with alone

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you wanted me to tell you if i came up with a better title for "the others". I think i found one: "Cimmerian", it means dark and the humans think the others are dark creatures so...
_Mags_ SILVER said...
on Jun. 20 2010 at 6:43 pm
_Mags_ SILVER, Somewhere, North Carolina
9 articles 7 photos 436 comments

Favorite Quote:
- I stare danger in the face and giggle<br /> - Never argue with an idiot, people might not know the difference<br /> -R.A.P (Retards Attempting Poetry)<br /> -Tip Cologne ryhmes with alone

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Amazing, your a great poet. Do you mind, can you read some of my stuff??