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I Am Poem

November 14, 2010
By Anonymous

I am the shimmering moon in the dwindling light
I wonder when my own essence will fade
I hear the echo of all
I see the walls closing in
I want to see within this twilight we call home
I am the shimmering moon in the dwindling light
I pretend to follow old footsteps when all I want do is make my own path
I feel others wish to do the same, but keep on moving. No regrets.
I worry the moons that had created my shine will slowly castaway
I cry to face the facts and believe the imperfect lies
I am the shimmering moon in the dwindling light
I understand the truth will haunt my spinning earth
I say I will live big, but expect the worst
I dream to keep the balance while slowly tipping over
I try to keep sanity in the galaxy of insane
I hope morals consciously cascade on me with acceptance
I am the shimmering moon in the dwindling light

© Anonymous

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Imaginaryaxis SILVER said...
on Nov. 19 2010 at 8:10 pm
Imaginaryaxis SILVER, Paramus, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Everything we do is derived from some type of fear. It may not be the whole reason, but most of the time it is. We don&#039;t breathe because, we like it, we breathe because, we fear the consequences&quot;- Alex E.....

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Thanks it means a lot =)
WingzxFreedom said...
on Nov. 19 2010 at 1:32 pm
The imagery is very descriptive.I especially like the, "I am the shimmering moon" part.
Imaginaryaxis SILVER said...
on Nov. 17 2010 at 6:24 am
Imaginaryaxis SILVER, Paramus, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Everything we do is derived from some type of fear. It may not be the whole reason, but most of the time it is. We don&#039;t breathe because, we like it, we breathe because, we fear the consequences&quot;- Alex E.....

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Thank you =)
K.H.D. PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 16 2010 at 8:32 pm
K.H.D. PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
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Amazing! I rated five stars. :)
bluebird SILVER said...
on Nov. 16 2010 at 5:35 pm
bluebird SILVER, Sandy Hook, Connecticut
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I'll check out more of yours, too. I love to read.
Imaginaryaxis SILVER said...
on Nov. 16 2010 at 4:59 pm
Imaginaryaxis SILVER, Paramus, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Everything we do is derived from some type of fear. It may not be the whole reason, but most of the time it is. We don&#039;t breathe because, we like it, we breathe because, we fear the consequences&quot;- Alex E.....

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Well thank you, I'm going to go read some of your work!
bluebird SILVER said...
on Nov. 16 2010 at 2:44 pm
bluebird SILVER, Sandy Hook, Connecticut
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No; it's not anonymous. I applaud you, Alex! I love bizarre poetry. I am a bit of a crazy yet whimsical poet myself. 
Imaginaryaxis SILVER said...
on Nov. 15 2010 at 6:21 pm
Imaginaryaxis SILVER, Paramus, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Everything we do is derived from some type of fear. It may not be the whole reason, but most of the time it is. We don&#039;t breathe because, we like it, we breathe because, we fear the consequences&quot;- Alex E.....

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Thanks so much, I don't know if this comment will be posted as anonymous also, but the poem wasn't ment to be under anonymous haha.
bluebird SILVER said...
on Nov. 15 2010 at 5:37 pm
bluebird SILVER, Sandy Hook, Connecticut
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I love this poem. It is too bad that you are anonymous; for you deserve praise as yourself.