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The World Ends

January 9, 2012
By Eshshah PLATINUM, Galloway, New Jersey
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"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep." -Robert Frost

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Here is where
The world ends
The river twists and bends
Till it cascades
Down a narrow ledge
Over the edge
Beyond oblivion
Raining into
Nowhere

© Ezekiel R., Las Cruces, NM

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AlaskaFrost GOLD said...
on Apr. 9 2012 at 4:46 pm
AlaskaFrost GOLD, Acushnet, Massachusetts
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I agree with everyone who has commented on here. Again, I LOVE this poem, and I must say that I also love your style!!!
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 11:11 am
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.<br /> --Eleanor Roosevelt

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Yeah, I agree with readaholic. This poem puts images into one's brain when reading it. I liked it--simple and direct.
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 1 2012 at 6:55 am
readaholic PLATINUM, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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Cool :) Love the idea and the picture it puts in your head
Kimberlywrites BRONZE said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 4:58 pm
Kimberlywrites BRONZE, Waikoloa, Hawaii
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For we have not been given a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. <br /> <br /> II Timothy 1:7

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I love the simplicity and descriptiveness of this poem. It's beautiful.