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Just a Bridge

December 19, 2010
By XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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“It is easy to forget how full the world is of people, full to bursting, and each of them imaginable and consistently misimagined.” -John Green, Paper Towns

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I used to be just a bridge.
A bridge that people walked on;
Stomped all over, shook repeatedly.
Just so they could get what they wanted:
To get to the other side.
I turned into an ugly old thing.
Wood rotted, ropes broken.
But then along you came.
You closed the bridge to others.
You repaired my ropes, replaced my wood.
But now, I can't help but wonder...
Are you going to walk over me too?

© Ana A., Gahanna, OH

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pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 4 2011 at 2:18 pm
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM, Cranston, Rhode Island
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i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but im not sure you realize that what you heard is not what i meant.

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oh wow this is simply beautiful...it shows how lifes all about trust, wondering whose going to hurt you next. wonderful poem:)
XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER said...
on Jan. 6 2011 at 4:23 pm
XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
8 articles 0 photos 81 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;It is easy to forget how full the world is of people, full to bursting, and each of them imaginable and consistently misimagined.&rdquo; -John Green, Paper Towns

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Thank you so much!  I'll definately look at some of your work.  And thanks for tagging it as one of your favorites too.  =]
Shminkanator5000 SILVER said...
on Jan. 6 2011 at 11:41 am
Shminkanator5000 SILVER, Rochester, New York
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Loved this! It's also tagged as one of my favorites. I feel like I've read your stuff before, and I imagine I loved it because I could definately relate to this piece. Check out some of my work? Thanks a ton!
XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER said...
on Jan. 5 2011 at 7:54 pm
XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;It is easy to forget how full the world is of people, full to bursting, and each of them imaginable and consistently misimagined.&rdquo; -John Green, Paper Towns

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For some reason, your work wasn't showing up on the screen.  Unless it hasn't been published yet?  Haha I don't know.
XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER said...
on Jan. 5 2011 at 7:52 pm
XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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&ldquo;It is easy to forget how full the world is of people, full to bursting, and each of them imaginable and consistently misimagined.&rdquo; -John Green, Paper Towns

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Sure, I'll check out your work.

And thank you. =]

XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER said...
on Jan. 5 2011 at 7:47 pm
XxDream_in_ColorxX SILVER, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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&ldquo;It is easy to forget how full the world is of people, full to bursting, and each of them imaginable and consistently misimagined.&rdquo; -John Green, Paper Towns

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Thank you! =]
justsmileanddance PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 5 2011 at 7:02 pm
justsmileanddance PLATINUM, Montgomery, Alabama
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love it! i feel this way sometimes. i can tell you put alot of emotion into this. very good!
kayx3ftw PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 5 2011 at 6:57 pm
kayx3ftw PLATINUM, Woodbridge, New Jersey
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amazing. :) i feel the sameee way right now. Check out my work, its pretty decent. lol