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When You Love

March 12, 2010
By JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying."-Oscar Wilde

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She wants to be loved the way she loves
She wants to fly the way birds fly
She wants to be free like the lion
To live life and not cry

She wants to be just like the others
She wants to be different in her own way
She wants to believe in a good everything
And to her, here is what I say-

To be loved, that is how you fly
To be free, you never have to cry
Life is just a lesson, preparing you for your dreams
Feelings are God-given
You will soon learn what that means

When you love

© Ciara B., Kennesaw, GA

The author's comments:
I was inspired by something a good friend of mine said that seemed so true. When she said it, it was like she spoke for all humanity.
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This article has 27 comments.

SecretSelf14 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 13 2012 at 9:29 am
SecretSelf14 BRONZE, Bridgeport, Connecticut
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My favorite personal quote is, I&#039;ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

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- Wow I Loved It. :]
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on May. 27 2010 at 1:12 am
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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Thanks :) Not my favorite of my poems, but probably one of the more emotional ones :)
RiaRen SILVER said...
on May. 25 2010 at 10:35 pm
RiaRen SILVER, New Bothwell, Other
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wow.... if i could get goosebumps, i'd have them right now... this is really good... it felt like i had.... a balloon in my heart, and that it was getting bigger and bigger!!:P very inspirational!! love it!!
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 8:03 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
10 articles 0 photos 258 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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Thanks...but not as awesome as yours :)
Frog-Prince PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 7:51 pm
Frog-Prince PLATINUM, Lakeside, California
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&quot;Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it&quot;

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this is amazing you realy have an awesome talent! =)
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 7:03 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
10 articles 0 photos 258 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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Thanks!! :)
Smoochie_Cuddlekins_ said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 7:03 pm
Omg i loved this T. It is so touching and meaningful (:
SarClark BRONZE said...
on Apr. 24 2010 at 10:08 pm
SarClark BRONZE, NC, Connecticut
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T i hit 200 limit nothing I can do if you see this tell everyone else
Venus_Queen said...
on Apr. 19 2010 at 7:48 pm
omg T this is good!!! oh and i hit my 200 thingy!! so plz tell Nick that :{ god i didnt mean to just stop talking to him plz tell him that :{
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 16 2010 at 4:14 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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thank you ;)
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 16 2010 at 4:14 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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thanks :)   
darkened-love-writer PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 16 2010 at 1:22 pm
darkened-love-writer PLATINUM, Morgantown, Kentucky
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&quot;WHY WASTE UR TIME TRYIN TO FIT IN WHEN U WERE MADE TO STAND OUT!!!&quot;

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i love it it is very true. it have good flow and i think it's a great topic
--LoveHappens-- said...
on Apr. 13 2010 at 7:58 pm
--LoveHappens--, Fairfield, Connecticut
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&quot;A friend is someone who knows you, but loves you anyway&quot;

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Wow I really love the meaning behind this it is great
all_boys_hate_me BRONZE said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 6:04 pm
all_boys_hate_me BRONZE, Miamisburg, Ohio
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I knew it just because of one of the lines in it
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 5:51 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
10 articles 0 photos 258 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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ayayayayya :) thanks
...PensiveGurl... PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 5:50 pm
...PensiveGurl... PLATINUM, Aurora, Colorado
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You get ideas from daydreaming. You get ideas from being bored. You get ideas all the time. The only difference between writers and other people is we notice when we&#039;re doing it- Neil Gaiman.<br /> Who are you to be who you are?-Le&#039;Na Pernell

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whoo! i'm with Unknown!
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2010 at 6:05 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
10 articles 0 photos 258 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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Thank you. :)
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 10 2010 at 6:04 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
10 articles 0 photos 258 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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Thank you very much...i didnt think i would have such positive reactions :) they mean alot to me :)
Elisabeth_Love SILVER said...
on Apr. 9 2010 at 4:05 pm
Elisabeth_Love SILVER, Clay, West Virginia
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&quot; What would you tell someone who doesnt know if they are in love? Well i would say look at your life, and look at the person who may like you, find out for your self.&quot;- paper heart.

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This is very amazing.:]
UnderstandMEClearlyNOW PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 9 2010 at 2:53 pm
UnderstandMEClearlyNOW PLATINUM, Fayetteville, North Carolina
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Imperfection is beauty; Madness is genius. It is better to be absolutely ridiculous then totally boring~~Marlin Monroe

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Oh my gosh! I love the way your poetry flows! The style of writing is amazing, and you just think of the most meaningful subjects! Mind reading me work?