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I Wish I Knew

January 3, 2013
By GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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I wish I knew everything
Why true love turns out to be false
How brother and sister can hate each other
Why peace isn’t a real term
How people can turn away from the helpless
Why freedom isn’t free
How they take advantage of the giving
Why we hate
How we hate
And then sometimes I wish I knew nothing.

© Dillon O., Pompton Plains, NJ

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GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Sep. 16 2013 at 9:24 am
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
17 articles 0 photos 495 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thanks for reading and the feedback. :)
elycavill SILVER said...
on Sep. 15 2013 at 5:13 pm
elycavill SILVER, Samobor, Other
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True and short. Love the part *why freedom isn't free*, you've got a talent and are using it proper.
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:36 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
17 articles 0 photos 495 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thanks for reading!!
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:35 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Yeah, it is. Thanks for reading. :)
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:34 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thanks! :D
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:33 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. ^__^
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:32 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :)
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:15 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thanks!! Maybe I'll do just that... :)
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:13 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thank you. :)
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:12 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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I see what you mean....thanks for pointing that out. :)
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:11 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thanks for the advice!! :)
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:09 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thank ya. :)
GuardianoftheStars GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2013 at 12:08 pm
GuardianoftheStars GOLD, Shongaloo, Louisiana
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&quot;Let&#039;s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet to be done by them.&quot;<br /> -John Erslcine

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Thanks. I'm glad you appreciated it. :)
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
on Apr. 1 2013 at 4:13 pm
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Wow, is was incredible. I loved the ending, it's so true! Sad but true :)
Stella_Val_Illicia GOLD said...
on Feb. 21 2013 at 7:13 pm
Stella_Val_Illicia GOLD, Salt Lake City, Utah
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This is so incredibly true, and I love that you were able to put voice to all those things that people hate about themselves and each other, while still making it sound poetic. Great piece!
MorenSore SILVER said...
on Jan. 31 2013 at 10:59 pm
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Sad how these things are so true, it sounds like the poem i just submited called " man in Aromor." it should be up in a few days, but not yet.
In_Love_with_Writing GOLD said...
on Jan. 25 2013 at 3:10 pm
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very powerful. really good :)
GreekGoddess BRONZE said...
on Jan. 24 2013 at 12:44 pm
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I love this peice! As I was reading I kept thinking, those are really good questions. Asome work!
Emma-Riley PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2013 at 8:46 pm
Emma-Riley PLATINUM, No, Other
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This poem is amazing! It left my wondering why you asked those questions... but at the same time i could sort of relate to what you were saying. it seems to tell an unspoken story (or two) and i love reading poetry that 'speakes'. Good job!!!
XweienX said...
on Jan. 16 2013 at 3:44 am
XweienX, Shah Alam, Other
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Be inspired to be an inspiration.

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Short, yet bursting with meaning! I especially love these two lines: "Why true love turns out to be false" and "Why freedom isn't free". It would be great if you could write a poem that is full of these meaningful sentences. Keep up the great job!