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Death by Tears

October 15, 2010
By Michelle24 GOLD, Riverwoods, Illinois
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Michelle24 GOLD, Riverwoods, Illinois
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&quot;Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don&#039;t matter, and those who matter don&#039;t mind.&quot;-Dr. Seuss<br /> <br /> &quot;Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.&quot;-Unknown

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Notice the tears
For they are now fire
They burn away all chance
Burn everything you’ve got
Singeing the happiness you once had
Until it’s just one crumpled, crippled mess
The tears burn away all cares
They melt you
Until there’s nothing left

© Brian M., Fishers, IN

The author's comments:
I had a pensive moment, after quite a bit of crying. I came up with this. Thanks for reading.
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Michelle24 GOLD said...
on Nov. 4 2010 at 10:27 pm
Michelle24 GOLD, Riverwoods, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don&#039;t matter, and those who matter don&#039;t mind.&quot;-Dr. Seuss<br /> <br /> &quot;Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.&quot;-Unknown

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Hah! That's so funny! And thank you soooo much it means a lot :)
mwahxandxmwa SILVER said...
on Nov. 4 2010 at 10:21 pm
mwahxandxmwa SILVER, Melbourne, Other
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Omggg we have so much in common. Favourte band...paramore. Who i just saw in concert. Also Taylor swift who is awesome in concert. Favourite books...Everything by Cassandra Clare. Lol that is weird. Anyways..your poem gives a good perspective on tears and also a very truthful. You have a good flow and rythm. Great. Mwah :D