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January 13, 2012
By recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"These are the times that try men's souls." - Thomas Paine.

"You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am." - On the Water Front

"This is my place of failure."

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Life is a game
Girls are the same
That's why she screams
As I dissect her dreams

She calls me a knight
But I'm really a hunter
She's lost her sight
Truly asunder

Girl's feel too much
Yet I feel too little
Playing with hearts
Gosh they're so brittle

I want a strong girl
Who can see through the mist
I say you're beautiful
Resist!

See past my words
Just see the meaning
Tower of cards
Jesus, we're leaning

I see I've just lost you
But look it's okay
You'll see through my madness...

Someday.

© Kathleen O., Jim Thorpe, PA

The author's comments:
If you don't know what asunder means, you might want to look it up.

Also I'd find it interesting if you stated what you think this is about..
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Emily_Greene GOLD said...
on Oct. 4 2012 at 9:49 pm
Emily_Greene GOLD, Spring Valley, California
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Nice flow and straight to the point. You can really hear the boredom and melancholy with women falling in love too easily. I like it very much. Add to favorites and 5/5 stars.   I hope you'll check out my work too.
ReadWriteBreathe PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 12 2012 at 3:35 pm
ReadWriteBreathe PLATINUM, Pocatello, Idaho
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"You have to consider the possibility that God does not like you" Tyler Durden Fight Club

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I love this. It's so true and I definitely can relate (even though I'm a lady xD)
Shmelmo GOLD said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 7:21 am
Shmelmo GOLD, Elma, Iowa
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Nicely done. It is very well put together and I really like it. You have an amazing talent, never stop writing.
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 9:00 am
chloena_garrett GOLD, Colorado City, Texas
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I know but lol i did anyways. haha. check out my poems and photos that just got accepted. I think you'll like them. :D
Skyeblu BRONZE said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 6:10 pm
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Very original, I like how it flows together.
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 7:14 am
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Awesome! :)
Aj3541 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 6:55 pm
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Love it!!!!! :)
recurring_resilience SILVER said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 6:12 pm
recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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lol it's your second! xD You didn't have to comment again if you'd already read it!
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 6:10 pm
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Recurring. I love this so much. I love the usage of the word asunder. also, i think this is my second or third comment on this... lol.
IdentityMangler PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 10:05 pm
IdentityMangler PLATINUM, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Wow...This is awesome! :D
Acastillo GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 5:43 pm
Acastillo GOLD, Phoenix, Arizona
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This is such a great poem recurring! I love it
ihatesouvenirstores GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 2:53 pm
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Really nice recurring! I love your way of thinking!
Mani2x SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 1:54 pm
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This is great. And I know what asunder means.! =P
TheWolfOfMay SILVER said...
on Jan. 21 2012 at 11:34 am
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Very nice, it speaks loudly to me.
Photographywonder said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 10:35 pm
Wow :D this is amazing
mariissa said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 6:55 pm
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One Of My Favorites.!(: Keep Up The Good Work.! :)
Crazymexican GOLD said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 4:00 pm
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This is a great poem and I think it is pretty interesting
Manish9 SILVER said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 6:18 am
Manish9 SILVER, Kanpur, Other
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It's really a great piece of poetry ! Don't get to see much stuff like these days !
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 8:40 am
chloena_garrett GOLD, Colorado City, Texas
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At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

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oh recurring i love this. great job RR. I think its amazing. and yeah i know what asunder means. i have it in one of my peoms too. lol.
AutumnInside BRONZE said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 7:11 am
AutumnInside BRONZE, Newfane, New York
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You are a very talented writer. I hope it takes you places. This poem has become one of my favorites. Please keep writing. I look forward to reading more (: