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I Can't Write A Poem

January 5, 2012
By babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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I can't write a poem,
My hands won't dare touch,
That clean sheet of paper,
Standing in front of my completely blanked out mind,
With its blue and red stripes zooming across,
Around,
And up and down the page,
Causing my fragile head to spin,
Triggering me to fall off my chair,
And shake my head out of disorientation,
Right when I pick my butt back up off the floor,
While I sit back in that stupid chair,
That caused me to fall,
And then I look at that piece of paper that was once empty,
When I realize that it is full of silver scribbles about how,
I can't write a poem

© Andrea S., Oakhurst, CA

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babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 4:33 pm
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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\&quot;You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Author Unknown

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Thank you! :)
tealbird said...
on Jan. 27 2012 at 4:31 pm
Very nice. I love the irony in which you say you "can't write a poem" when you clearly kill the art of the written word! Impressive.
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 7:07 am
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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\&quot;You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Author Unknown

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Thanks, your comments mean the most to me! (no offense to the others). If I cut out the parts how I can't write a poem, there won't be a poem any longer! But thanks, I know what you mean :). And I also commented on that poem too! All of your poems are fantastic!
Helena_Noel BRONZE said...
on Jan. 25 2012 at 4:47 pm
Helena_Noel BRONZE, Burnt Hills, New York
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Impressive! This reminds me of my older brother, what he might write if he knew how to write a poem..... oh wait, this is all about NOT being able to write! Silly me! Wait! O_o ARE you my older brother? Anyhow, this is very good and I love it. I'd tell you to cut out the nonsense about not knowing how since you obviously can, but it seems to work for you. Great job! Would you mind commenting/rating a poem called "I'd Rather Not", please? It would mean alot to me.
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 8:23 pm
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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Awwww thanks so much :) :). I'd love to check out your poem, and that is what I am going to do right now!
Shmelmo GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 8:16 pm
Shmelmo GOLD, Elma, Iowa
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This is a really cool poem!! I love the perspective - Just added it to my favorites! Keep writing!! Could you check out my poem - Once a Survivor, Forever a Fighter
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 7:21 pm
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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\&quot;You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Author Unknown

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Thanks. The last line is the same as the title, so you must like the title name too lol, thanks again!
Kimberlywrites BRONZE said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 4:56 pm
Kimberlywrites BRONZE, Waikoloa, Hawaii
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Very neat peom. I love the last line.
ElizabethWaldie PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:45 pm
ElizabethWaldie PLATINUM, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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Haha, no problem :)
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:44 pm
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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It sure is! Thank you so much, glad you like it!
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:44 pm
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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Thanks, exactly :)!
ElizabethWaldie PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:40 pm
ElizabethWaldie PLATINUM, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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Ok. This totally describes the feeling of writer's block. :) Nicely put together.
Vanilla4Life BRONZE said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:39 pm
Vanilla4Life BRONZE, Carrollton, Texas
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Lol I like this! It's like I don't know how to write a poem but I am doing it right now!~ Cool :D
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:07 am
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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\&quot;You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Author Unknown

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This was actually the first poem I ever written. I am glad you like it, and its encouraging me to keep on writing poetry! :).
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:05 am
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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\&quot;You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Author Unknown

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Thanks, oh haha xD.
.king. SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 8:00 am
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
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I was confused and curious, but the way the words were put together,WOW, and another huge wow, how long have you been writing to flash my mind free, I admire your poem really I do it kinda helped me improve !!!
recurring_resilience SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 7:56 am
recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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Reminds me of myself, except when I sit down there is no poem! xD
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 8:46 pm
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
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\&quot;You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Author Unknown

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Thank you!
babyrex4 SILVER said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 8:46 pm
babyrex4 SILVER, Buffalo, New York
5 articles 6 photos 191 comments

Favorite Quote:
\&quot;You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Author Unknown

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Thanks :). Its supposed to be ironic, hopefully haha.
stardreamer SILVER said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 8:26 pm
stardreamer SILVER, Flemington, New Jersey
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This poem is so cute :) and i like how its about not being able to write a poem. Its a unique way to look at something