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June 27, 2011
By A_Journey GOLD, Tampa, Florida
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A_Journey GOLD, Tampa, Florida
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The Muse of Poetry should not know that roses in manure grow. ~The Formula, Langston Hughes<br /> You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted ties. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still, like dirt, I rise. ~Still I Rise, Maya Angelou

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I'm holding the key,
Searching desperately,
For the lock.
The lock that can't be seen.

Hidden rooms,
Hidden doors,
Hidden futures.
What do they hold?

I'm holding the key,
Searching desperately,
For the lock.
The lock that can't be seen.

© Janet D., Marblehead, MA

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This poem is about having talent and not knowing how to show it. It's about knowing what to do, but not knowing how to do it. Please rate and comment!
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A_Journey GOLD said...
on Dec. 5 2011 at 3:58 pm
A_Journey GOLD, Tampa, Florida
16 articles 2 photos 61 comments

Favorite Quote:
The Muse of Poetry should not know that roses in manure grow. ~The Formula, Langston Hughes<br /> You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted ties. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still, like dirt, I rise. ~Still I Rise, Maya Angelou

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Thank you! :D
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 8:26 am
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
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This was great! You have a great way of getting the meaning across the reader! Keep up the good work! and thanks for commenting on my story!! :)(:
A_Journey GOLD said...
on Dec. 3 2011 at 2:05 pm
A_Journey GOLD, Tampa, Florida
16 articles 2 photos 61 comments

Favorite Quote:
The Muse of Poetry should not know that roses in manure grow. ~The Formula, Langston Hughes<br /> You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted ties. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still, like dirt, I rise. ~Still I Rise, Maya Angelou

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Thank you! I'm trying to get past that hurdle too :-)
Maxwell_SQ GOLD said...
on Jul. 13 2011 at 11:55 am
Maxwell_SQ GOLD, Casa Grande, Arizona
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I think we have all felt this way at one time or another. I know I have. 6 months ago I wouldn't dare share my poetry with anyone, 3 years ago there was no way I was getting on stage to play my bass. It is a hurdle we all face- having a talent and not knowing what to do with it, just like you said. 5 stars, I really enjoyed this.