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Ocean of Fear

February 2, 2014
By francheskas SILVER, San Diego, California
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francheskas SILVER, San Diego, California
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"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." -Benjamin Franklin

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When the sky had fallen
And the Earth sang out loud with cries,
An angel talked to me.
I can give you victory and triumph;
You’ll never have to worry.
Paradise is what your life will be,
But you’ll be stuck with a white piece of paper all your
life
I looked up.

When the skies were green
And the grass was blue,
The ferocious beast came to me.
Come with me creature of the East;
I’ll teach you what life is about.
We crossed a path full of snakes
And a river of blood.
Your prize you’ll get after the challenge has been made
An apple

Oh my dear,
Don’t let them lead me
To the ocean of fear.

© Weike W., Rochester Hills, MI

The author's comments:
This poem was inspired by Robert Frost's, "The Road Not Taken." It is about making decisions which are both good and bad. I hope that everyone can learn that it doesn't matter what you pick as long as you are not attracted by fear.
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francheskas SILVER said...
on Feb. 9 2014 at 8:45 pm
francheskas SILVER, San Diego, California
6 articles 1 photo 11 comments

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&quot;Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.&quot; -Benjamin Franklin

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thank you! will do for next time
-Yin- SILVER said...
on Feb. 9 2014 at 8:42 pm
-Yin- SILVER, Falls Church, Virginia
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life goes on, with you or without you.

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this is really good, i think the formatting could use some improvement and the wording could be a little stronger but you have a wonderful, crisp idea and a very siple but compelling flow. keep it up, id like to see more.
francheskas SILVER said...
on Feb. 9 2014 at 2:44 pm
francheskas SILVER, San Diego, California
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&quot;Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.&quot; -Benjamin Franklin

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thank you!
ImaneAitDaoud SILVER said...
on Feb. 9 2014 at 2:01 am
ImaneAitDaoud SILVER, Minniapolis, Minnesota
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&ldquo;look up towards the skies and you&#039;ll realize that love is mightier than hate and death is none other than the start of a new adventure.&rdquo;

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This is a beautiful peace of work, and I love it! It is simple yet complex, and deep at the same time.
francheskas SILVER said...
on Feb. 8 2014 at 11:57 am
francheskas SILVER, San Diego, California
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&quot;Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.&quot; -Benjamin Franklin

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thank you!
deeplythinking GOLD said...
on Feb. 8 2014 at 8:16 am
deeplythinking GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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Whoa this is an incredible piece of work that can relate to everyone, I really enjoyed it.  Great job!
Lyagomez said...
on Feb. 8 2014 at 12:18 am
Keep it up franny! Nice poem !
zzzz said...
on Feb. 7 2014 at 10:44 pm
Emotions are words and words are sometimes emotions.
debb said...
on Feb. 7 2014 at 10:15 pm
What a descriptive piece of poetry with quite vivid images. I think Robert Frost would be very proud, Francheska!