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Why can't I fly?

January 13, 2010
By Karlynne PLATINUM, Orange Park, Florida
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Life isn&#039;t about waiting for the storm to pass...<br /> It&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.<br /> -Vivian Greene

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It's not fair for birds
to have wings,
Leaving me on the ground
like a helpless being.

If i had one wish
i would wish to fly,
Above everyone in the world
up in the sky.

But sadley I know
it will never come true,
While I watch and see
everyone has flew.

© Elaina V., Canton, OH

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Laina SILVER said...
on Mar. 3 2010 at 7:09 pm
Laina SILVER, Port Hardy B.C., Other
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I really like it! you have alot of talent! keep it up :P
Karlynne PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 3:03 pm
Karlynne PLATINUM, Orange Park, Florida
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Life isn&#039;t about waiting for the storm to pass...<br /> It&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.<br /> -Vivian Greene

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lol. will do!! actually once im done with my email, but i will after that.
enchanted4yu PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 26 2010 at 12:10 am
enchanted4yu PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
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&quot;Don&#039;t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon&quot;

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great mistake! yourwelcome! check out some of my work if u can thankss
Pillow BRONZE said...
on Feb. 25 2010 at 11:16 pm
Pillow BRONZE, Spokane, Washington
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I love your poem. It's a purfect mix of simplicity and deeper meaning.
Karlynne PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 25 2010 at 7:34 pm
Karlynne PLATINUM, Orange Park, Florida
21 articles 0 photos 98 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life isn&#039;t about waiting for the storm to pass...<br /> It&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.<br /> -Vivian Greene

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thank you. i actually came up with the ending by mistake but im sooo glad i did. it really gives voice to the poem. i love hearin feedback.thx
enchanted4yu PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 25 2010 at 7:16 pm
enchanted4yu PLATINUM, Calabasas, California
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&quot;Don&#039;t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon&quot;

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I like this a lot the last line is very powerful