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Surrendering to the Sea

May 4, 2011
By Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Caught up in a wave of bliss,
Then pulled under by pain.
A tsunami of longing
A hurricane of doubt
The dark waves are raging.

The current: too good to be true.
Smooth sailing ahead-
You and me on the beach,
Our love flowing and ebbing with the tide.

Suddenly
The water becomes rough,
Violent and uncontrollable.
I try to grip your hand
Yet you drop mine
Like an ugly, broken shell
And I am ripped away
I drift out to sea.

I am cradled by the waves,
The surf rocks me back and forth,
Comforting me
Though the water damage just caused
Is irreparable.

I turn my back
On that once beautiful beach
And surrender to the sea.

© Tori W., Victoria, BC, Canada

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This is about a perfect relationship that was a lie.
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Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 27 2011 at 8:59 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks! Imagery is my favorite :)
HaleyDRog. GOLD said...
on Jun. 26 2011 at 7:00 pm
HaleyDRog. GOLD, Easley, South Carolina
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In three words I can sum up everything I&#039;ve learned about life. It goes on. -Robert Frost

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I really love this. You had amazing imagery!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 11:18 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Haha okay :)
Ambershort PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 11:14 pm
Ambershort PLATINUM, Aberdeen, Maryland
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&quot;Don&#039;t compromise yourself, it&#039;s all you&#039;ve got.&quot; - Janis Joplin

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I haven't posted it yet! I just got a new computer and I still have to transfer allmy work to this one. It will be up soon though!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 11:13 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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I'd love to check it out, whats it called?
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 11:12 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thank you :) I'm glad you can relate!
Ambershort PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 11:10 pm
Ambershort PLATINUM, Aberdeen, Maryland
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This was amazing! I have a poem that's very similiar to this in which I also give myself to the waves. Keep writing!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 11:25 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thank you :) The last stanza is the first one I wrote, I just added to it to create a stronger image :D
CarolynQ GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 10:52 am
CarolynQ GOLD, Manalapan, New Jersey
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The imagery is just indescriably good, I can feel and see your vision clearly. Love the last stanza, it's my favorite
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 9:33 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Haha yay! Thanks a million!! :D
WishfulDoer GOLD said...
on Jun. 19 2011 at 9:53 pm
WishfulDoer GOLD, Portland, Oregon
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If ignorance is bliss, why is our country so complicated?

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I can't even tell you how much I can relate to this. You're kiiind of amazing. (: KEEP WRITING FOR POOP'S SAKE
alanacarlene DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 2:53 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.<br /> -Alex (aka GangstaEyes)<br /> Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.<br /> -Winston Smith &#039;1984&#039;<br /> Don&#039;t go wishin&#039; your life away...<br /> -Daddy S2<br /> &quot;What a drag it was to be limited by reality.&quot;

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Yea I totally understand
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 9:37 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thank you so much dear :) I know it will, eventually even though it seems like I won't find anyone. Well its not even that really, I just am tired of being with guys and putting so much into it to get nothing back :P Oh well. haha
alanacarlene DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 2:37 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
55 articles 15 photos 592 comments

Favorite Quote:
Silence screams too honestly and loudly.<br /> -Alex (aka GangstaEyes)<br /> Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four.<br /> -Winston Smith &#039;1984&#039;<br /> Don&#039;t go wishin&#039; your life away...<br /> -Daddy S2<br /> &quot;What a drag it was to be limited by reality.&quot;

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"Cradled by the sea" I love that it stood out! And your endings always give me goosebumps because they're always so good and just so you know you're really a beautiful shell and one day when the right person finds you, he'll treasure you and never let your hand go. You'll find him and it won't be a lie. Promise! <x3 cross my heart
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 1:50 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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It sucks, huh? Thank you :)
jamesacolson PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 12:47 pm
jamesacolson PLATINUM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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&quot;God grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change, Courage to change the things i can, and Wisdom to know the difference. &quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Crying doesn&#039;t indicate that you&#039;re weak; Since birth it has been a sign that you are alive.&quot;

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this is very powerful i can relate to this because alot of my relationships have been like this awsome pieace of work and your good looking.