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Life is good.

November 27, 2014
By alioops SILVER, North Hollywood, California
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alioops SILVER, North Hollywood, California
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&quot;What moves men of genius, or rather, what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough.&quot;<br /> - Eugene Delacroix

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Will you degust all the flavors in life?

Will you consume all the happiness?

Will you savor all the pain?

For what good would life be, if it were not digested?

Just a collection of moments,

And emotions and rain.

 

Are these things just obstacles designed to steer us from our path?

But if it weren't for these things, 

Life wouldn't be the same.

We have a choice, whether or not we want to cherish it.

Even if it's only an interconnection of relationships,

A passing phase.

© Katie S., Vineland, NJ

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alioops SILVER said...
on Mar. 1 2015 at 5:33 pm
alioops SILVER, North Hollywood, California
8 articles 2 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;What moves men of genius, or rather, what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough.&quot;<br /> - Eugene Delacroix

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Thanks :)
Beila BRONZE said...
on Feb. 19 2015 at 6:33 pm
Beila BRONZE, Palo Alto, California
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&quot;The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.&quot; -Mark Twain

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I like this poem. It's thoughtful, it's beautiful, and it has a strong message. My favorite line is "Just a collection of moments,/And emotions and rain." Well done!
alioops SILVER said...
on Jan. 23 2015 at 7:59 pm
alioops SILVER, North Hollywood, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;What moves men of genius, or rather, what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough.&quot;<br /> - Eugene Delacroix

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Thank you :)
CaseyChickenWang SILVER said...
on Jan. 23 2015 at 4:20 pm
CaseyChickenWang SILVER, McDonough,
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&quot;No one likes half-jinglers! Jingle all the way!&quot; - Shelley McNeight<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.&quot; - GSUMUN

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Short, simple poem. Very insightful and it really got me thinking :) I loved it! Keep up the great work
alioops SILVER said...
on Jan. 10 2015 at 12:21 am
alioops SILVER, North Hollywood, California
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&quot;What moves men of genius, or rather, what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough.&quot;<br /> - Eugene Delacroix

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Thank you! It means so much to me to know you identify with my work :)
BurrThistle GOLD said...
on Jan. 9 2015 at 10:43 am
BurrThistle GOLD, Jaipur, Other
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My thoughts exactly!I mean 'Even if it's only an interconnection of relationships,A passing phase' That's my motto. Even though I only read and write prose, I am falling in love with how you write, so perceptive. Love it!