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I Got the Joy! MAG

January 21, 2009
By Anonymous

I got the joy
to pop the corn
side the walk
swing the set
mock the bird
glow the worm
gas the light

To
break the fast
ice the box
stair the well
school the boys
bubble the gum
french the kiss

To
yellow the fever
treasure the chest
miracle the grow
marry the gold
night the mare

To
jump the jack and back again
I believe
I believe I got it … that joy!

© Anonymous

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byebye said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 8:50 pm
byebye, Nevermore, Other
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This was great! I loved it and never would have come up with something so clever and joyful. Hope you don't plan on leaving the writing world....you have big talent and huge potential!
I'd love it if anyone would take a look at my work, I'm dying for some new feedback (especially on "Helium Balloons")
Gracious PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 8:08 pm
Gracious PLATINUM, Go Away, Kansas
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jesus christ this is like the fifth beautiful poem ive clicked on to find you leeching off their success.
ElleNicole BRONZE said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 6:19 pm
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Nice job, would you mind checking out my pieces? Thanks if you do!
Theo Lazar BRONZE said...
on Dec. 1 2011 at 3:44 am
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Oh my gosh. It's like all the talented people are on this site, publishing their work. Your poetry is so amazing, deep, intresting. I love it! 
Dreammer GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2011 at 3:33 pm
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Thanks alot :D
Emily100 said...
on Nov. 9 2011 at 3:08 pm
I will as soon as I find it!
Emily100 said...
on Nov. 9 2011 at 3:05 pm
I agree I like the imaganation to
Dreammer GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2011 at 3:03 pm
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:D good poem please read and comment on mine
Myrtle25 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 9 2011 at 8:19 am
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I loved your imagery and unconventional style. I just thought "yellow the fever" seemed like a weird and negative image in contrast to all the other ones, which are about joy and dominance- it would make more sense if that line was either changed or removed.
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on Sep. 17 2011 at 11:27 am
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Very cute!

Please comment and rate my new poem "Safe On A Cloud"!! And some of my other poems, because I'm new to TeenInk: "Girl Next Door", "Captured by Reflections" and "Longing For Those Days" ! 

I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

heartforwords BRONZE said...
on Sep. 4 2011 at 5:11 pm
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I love this poem because it's really childish and fun!! This is one of my favorites!!
Laura_Oliver GOLD said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 5:30 pm
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That would make a great song, if you included a few more verses using a different patterns.

Plus, check out my poem, "True Colors" and leave some feedback.

Creatore SILVER said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 9:21 pm
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This is so unique! It inspires a feeling of almost childlike joy, but in a way that people of any age can understand.
Me22895 DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 7:03 pm
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This made me smile. Thank you!!!!
youaretheinkandlifeisthepaper BRONZE said...
on Jun. 30 2011 at 5:23 pm
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I looked at your poem The Girl inside and it was amazing! Also if you have time could you check out my poem Flame? Its on a Forum.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 10:56 am
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Haha, this is a really cute poem! Loved it! Btw, if anyone has time, please check out my poem, The Girl Inside, and others. Thanks!!! :)

 

reblep GOLD said...
on May. 16 2011 at 8:52 pm
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very creative. i never would have thought of something like that. 
xXprettybrowneyesXx SILVER said...
on Apr. 25 2011 at 12:41 pm
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i really like the idea of this poem. where did you think up this structure?
butternut jones said...
on Apr. 15 2011 at 11:54 am
that is mean this is a beautiful poem
spency SILVER said...
on Apr. 13 2011 at 8:23 am
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wowwwwww... am loving it...itz great,keep the good work