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August 9, 2012
By PiperBloo GOLD, Long Island, New York
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PiperBloo GOLD, Long Island, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;there are 2 types of writer&#039;s: one that makes you think and one that makes you wonder&quot;Brian Aldiss<br /> &quot;Some things i cannot change but til i try i&#039;ll never know&quot; Wicked the musical

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It knows our fears, tears, secrets and woes.

It knows our pasts, presents, and futures.
It knows our thoughts, feelings, loves, and loss.
It beckons to us sweetly.
It bellows at us in a warlike howl.
It caresses us gently so we won’t feel.
It pulls us under quickly and violently so we won’t hear.
Where do we go?
No one knows.
Except it. It knows.
It loves us.
It hates us.
We need it to survive.
It can kill us.
It keeps us alive.
It ends us.

© Anna Y., Hernando, MS

The author's comments:
It was originally supposed to be the ocean. The way the waves reach out and touch you. They seem to know everything about you. We need water to survive, yet it can kill us by drowning us. After reflecting on this piece I relize; It can be anything to anyone. What is it to you? leave me a comment
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PiperBloo GOLD said...
on Jun. 5 2014 at 8:41 pm
PiperBloo GOLD, Long Island, New York
12 articles 0 photos 54 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;there are 2 types of writer&#039;s: one that makes you think and one that makes you wonder&quot;Brian Aldiss<br /> &quot;Some things i cannot change but til i try i&#039;ll never know&quot; Wicked the musical

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Thanks so much Enna!!
EnnaGirl SILVER said...
on Feb. 13 2013 at 9:21 pm
EnnaGirl SILVER, Sacramento, California
9 articles 2 photos 58 comments

Favorite Quote:
Be the change you want to see in the world<br /> - Ghandi

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This was AMAZING!!!! its like so powerful and i never wanted it to end!!!
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 12 2012 at 10:51 am
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.&rdquo;<br /> -Albus Dumbledore<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m just a little bit caught in the middle,<br /> Life is a maze, and love is a ridde.&quot;<br /> -Lenka

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To me it was the wind. The part where it talks fo caresses and howling, that really sprung out at me :)
PiperBloo GOLD said...
on Aug. 10 2012 at 12:07 pm
PiperBloo GOLD, Long Island, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;there are 2 types of writer&#039;s: one that makes you think and one that makes you wonder&quot;Brian Aldiss<br /> &quot;Some things i cannot change but til i try i&#039;ll never know&quot; Wicked the musical

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will do i'm not really chatting anymore haha  
AcidRoses SILVER said...
on Aug. 10 2012 at 12:04 pm
AcidRoses SILVER, Elmont, New York
8 articles 0 photos 106 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Many that live deserve death and some that have died deserve life, can you give that to them? Do not be to hasty to deal out death and judgement, even the very wise cannot see all ends.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Can&#039;t get no more free randy!&quot;

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By the way, tell Trace I got banned lol. Ask him if he knows how long I'll be banned, I'm stalking the chatlol.
PiperBloo GOLD said...
on Aug. 10 2012 at 12:01 pm
PiperBloo GOLD, Long Island, New York
12 articles 0 photos 54 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;there are 2 types of writer&#039;s: one that makes you think and one that makes you wonder&quot;Brian Aldiss<br /> &quot;Some things i cannot change but til i try i&#039;ll never know&quot; Wicked the musical

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thanks paddy! what id it to you?  
PiperBloo GOLD said...
on Aug. 10 2012 at 12:00 pm
PiperBloo GOLD, Long Island, New York
12 articles 0 photos 54 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;there are 2 types of writer&#039;s: one that makes you think and one that makes you wonder&quot;Brian Aldiss<br /> &quot;Some things i cannot change but til i try i&#039;ll never know&quot; Wicked the musical

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thanks ded! i appreciate it!!!  
Padfoot507 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 10 2012 at 11:59 am
Padfoot507 PLATINUM, Omaha, Nebraska
23 articles 2 photos 138 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.&rdquo;<br /> -Albus Dumbledore<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m just a little bit caught in the middle,<br /> Life is a maze, and love is a ridde.&quot;<br /> -Lenka

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The descriptions were so beautiful and enthralling! I love how you leave a sort of mystery about the reader. Really wonderful job, wicked! :)
AcidRoses SILVER said...
on Aug. 10 2012 at 11:55 am
AcidRoses SILVER, Elmont, New York
8 articles 0 photos 106 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Many that live deserve death and some that have died deserve life, can you give that to them? Do not be to hasty to deal out death and judgement, even the very wise cannot see all ends.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> &quot;Can&#039;t get no more free randy!&quot;

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I love how it's open to interpretation. What exactly is "it" is what I'm thinking right now. I'll be thinking about it for a long time. I'll be sure to let you know what I think it is. Great poem, keep writing.