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The Worst Place

November 18, 2012
By perks123 GOLD, Scarsdale, New York
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Murky smog deprives
Contaminated pigment of refreshing rays.
Muddy grains stick like a virus.

Dirt-colored foam
Crushes roughly onto plastic,
The only noise

A damp breeze
Blows through tarnished locks,
Upsets a greasy face with a wicked stench.

Mind unsettled, ringing with chaos,
Chemicals bubbling on the shoreline,
Pruned toes resisting the filth.

Eyes wide open, won’t stay shut,
Can’t sit still here.
Need a freaking shower

© Edgard B., Coral Springs, FL

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TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 25 2012 at 12:10 pm
TaylorWintry DIAMOND, Carrollton, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Never fear shadows. They simply mean there&#039;s a light shining somewhere nearby.&quot; - Unknown

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P.S. I love how you have one poem called "The Worst Place" and one called "The Best Place". I also noticed that they're both about the beach! Very interesting. It shows how as beautiful the beach is, it's being ripped apart by our own cruel beings and our byproducts. Great job!
TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 25 2012 at 12:09 pm
TaylorWintry DIAMOND, Carrollton, Texas
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Every line in this piece was crammed with mood and sounded professionally written... except the last line. The last line just rips open a shell to prove that either you rushed on this poem, or you just have some immature writing habits left. Don't worry; I've got them too. However, you did a great job! Keep writing!