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The Bite

August 17, 2010
By Shadow913 SILVER, Hinckley, Illinois
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"Remember what they say. 'There's no shortcut to a dream. It's all blood and sweat, and life is what you manage in between."' -Lyrics from "October" by Broken Bells

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I have felt the bite of harsh insults,
of depression,
of the cold hands of jealousy,
of betrayal,
and of self-loathing,

I have felt the bite of the maniacal mouth of greed.
of hate,
of terror,
of disappointment,
and of love gone very wrong.

I have felt the scorching bite of desperation,
of the angry bite of hunger,
of the loss of a loved one.
of abandonment.
and of pity.
But most importantly,
I have felt the bite of life itself.

But then again...
haven't we all?

© Russell W., Alpine, UT

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dream..catcher.. BRONZE said...
on Sep. 14 2010 at 4:58 pm
dream..catcher.. BRONZE, Dream Landing, Maine
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&quot;Never frown because you never know who is falling in love with your smile..&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;The best things in life are unseen, that&#039;s why we close our eyes when we kiss, cry, and dream..&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Normal is only a mode on a washing machine..&quot;

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i truly enjoyed reading this piece, it really brings you to reality,,in the way that your not alone. that other people are facing life,,maybe not in the same way as you,,but they are struggling through it all too. this is really grand.! [: