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I Carry You

May 7, 2012
By snowleopard100 PLATINUM, New York City, New York
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I have carried you upon my shattered back
but never had I felt the agony you felt
nor did I ever understand the despair which traps you.
I used to watch as rain and hail and ice would fall from your eyes
but I always expected a smile to come,
and little did I know that you had forgot how to smile.
You looked to me for support;
for love,
for help,
for everything,
and I just took refuge behind the sports section.
I never protected you from the blackened smoke
of cigarettes
nor the blinding city lights and
I am only sorry that as your father
I hadn't realized sooner,
for then perhaps I could have saved you.

© April R., Highland Village, TX

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SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on May. 15 2012 at 11:31 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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Never Give Up, And Know That God Will Always Love You!

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Ha..sorry think I told you more than once..I was just a little excited over it..lol..
snowleopard100 PLATINUM said...
on May. 15 2012 at 9:21 am
snowleopard100 PLATINUM, New York City, New York
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&quot;Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, but I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.&quot;

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Of Course!!!!
SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on May. 15 2012 at 9:19 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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Oh hey its not published yet..Its in the forums section..:)
SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on May. 15 2012 at 9:16 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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You are very welcome!! And hey could you please comment on my new poem, "Screams never Heard"?? :)
snowleopard100 PLATINUM said...
on May. 15 2012 at 8:46 am
snowleopard100 PLATINUM, New York City, New York
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&quot;Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, but I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.&quot;

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thanks so much!!
SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on May. 15 2012 at 8:42 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
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I know I have commented on this before it was published. But wow, I really love this poem!:) Amazing work!
SuNshiNe007 ELITE said...
on May. 15 2012 at 8:42 am
SuNshiNe007 ELITE, Magee Ms., Mississippi
120 articles 0 photos 306 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never Give Up, And Know That God Will Always Love You!

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I know I have commented on this before it was published. But wow, I really love this poem!:) Amazing work!