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life & death

June 9, 2011
By Branden Navedo SILVER, Oklahoma, Maryland
Branden Navedo SILVER, Oklahoma, Maryland
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The crimson light sheds its molten layer of earth
but what comes of the mark of the dead?
Only from darkness can we truly know birth.

Blinded will the falling star search for mirth.
For now the sun, its goal, disappears soon as it sets.
The crimson light sheds its molten layer of earth.

A lost soul scours the universe in its girth
Its will weakened by neighboring regrets
Only from darkness can we truly know birth.

A concept lost at birth and found at death comes forth:
The last beat of every heart is multiplied in worth:
The crimson light sheds its molten layer of earth.

Life finds treasure as it finds its final dearth
Death is human kind’s unlisted goal:
The crimson light sheds its molten layer of earth
Only from darkness can we truly know birth.


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on Mar. 22 2012 at 7:27 am
loveissmiles GOLD, Lynn, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"I live for the nights I can't remember with the people I will never forget." -Carassisa M-<3

"What the mind can perceive, the body can achieve." -Softball Coach Steve B-

this is stunning. Absolutely breathtaking. I love this piece. It's beautiful, but in a morbid way. This is a wonderful poem, and i love the way you write. You have and incredible amount of talent.

on Jan. 24 2012 at 2:56 pm
Supernova7 GOLD, Redford, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Let me cry my tears let me live in sorrow as long as you promise to be with me tomorrow
By Me:)

I loved your use of repetition it's a very beautiful poem and I can tell you take writing poetry seriously. Could you please comment on some of my work?

on Dec. 30 2011 at 6:47 pm
Love.Hate.Passion., Spring Valley, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
~Hope. Faith. Love~
~Be proud of who you are.You are all unique in a different way.~
~I WILL NOT fade into oblivion , and become less than
a distant memory.~

Your poetry is beautiful. It conveys a meaning that for most is hard to understand , but is heartwarming in a way :) Your words flow so well , and it's an elegant poem to say the least. Fantastic work! *****

on Jul. 28 2011 at 6:50 pm
thetruthawaits94 SILVER, Duncan, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.

This is interesting in a good way. In my poetry, I've never done the whole repeating lines thing. In this, are you saying that a person can only truly relax in darkness where htey are not seen? that's what i got from it but i don't quite understand. Keep writing!