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As the World Goes On

March 26, 2013
By Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York, New York
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"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light" --Dylan Thomas

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On days like these, I like to see the world blurry.
Where all the colors smudge, revealing a dirty canvas.
It reminds me that we are all just numbers responsible for turning the broken hands of time.
We are just clumps of wet snow that melts persistently on a dark, wet sidewalk.
We are nothing special.
Just shards of glass, scattered about a dusty floor.
With hearts that have been wrenched from cold bodies.
And all the love in the world has resigned back to its cold, black box.
We are just figurines.
We are just furniture.
We are just place holders and book marks for something more.
And while we sit idle by
Glinting in the streetlight
Hiding in the shadows
Being "just"
The world goes on.
But please someone tell me who put us in charge of turning this planet, because I don't see how it happened.
We are nothing special.
And still the world goes on.
And we rise
And we eat
And we rest
A never ending cycle of bore.
And the world does go on.

© Jessica F., Bradford, MA

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Carpe-Caffeam GOLD said...
on Jun. 15 2013 at 8:37 pm
Carpe-Caffeam GOLD, No Where, Florida
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I like the idea behind the "We are nothing special." I love your imagery in here as well. Amazing job on a creative topic! :D Have a nice day!
GraphicWriter DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 15 2013 at 1:04 pm
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Ah yes, the boring, normal nomad human life. You've taken normal boring words, and used them to somehow leave a want of excitement in this. A hint of mystery. Lovely. And the desperation hidden underneath makes it just that much more enjoyable.
cayaTW PLATINUM said...
on May. 30 2013 at 3:37 pm
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My favorite part about this work is the descriptive language and bold statements. I liked how you described us very angrily.
jmitchbb SILVER said...
on May. 4 2013 at 2:42 pm
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I love this poem! My favorite lines are: It reminds me that we are all/just numbers responsible for/ turning the broken hands of time. Great job!
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on May. 3 2013 at 4:32 pm
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i like how you make everybody equal, and the way we can do things without really making progress  
Cutey-Beauty SILVER said...
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I used to wonder what it would be like if the world just...stopped. Without me. This poem really reminded me of that as well as a sense of purposelessness. What I used to be like at a younger age. So beautiful in  a tragic, gloomy way. :)
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Though the tone of this poem is intentionally dull and gloomy, a restless spirit seems to glint from between its folds, discontent with this purposelessness. It's haunting, true, and absolutely beautiful.
E.J.Mathews GOLD said...
on Apr. 16 2013 at 11:00 am
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I really liked this poem! It had a ton of imagery, and asked some really good questions. Great job!
AugustSummerFling PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 14 2013 at 10:06 pm
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And* not but
AugustSummerFling PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 14 2013 at 10:04 pm
AugustSummerFling PLATINUM, Mylapore, Chennai, Other
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This poem was good :) yes, no matter what happens, the world doesn't stop and wait for anyone... Life goes on! And yes, we are all just figurines but furnitures, but we are billions of them! Think of the difference that we can make (for better or for worse) in this world! Good changes (peace, equality) are a long way to go, but don't give up hope! I really liked this poem :)
Mollybug16 BRONZE said...
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Great poem very creative. 5 stars
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
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hmmm. I liked this, but i think i'm too stupid to get it :P anywaaaaayz, i DO know that your style was good and the rhythm was flawless, so you're good in my book!! :) :)
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Great poem, but I believe that you a make an awesome essay about this topic.  This poem is really philosophical, it makes you think, about us human beings, it reminds of a piece i'm writing about Americans
Hanban12 ELITE said...
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This is AMAZING. I love all of the metaphors and creative phrases. it was so good; I read it over and over again :)
Mckay ELITE said...
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The title reminds me of As the World Turns. Great poem with a haunting yet true message. This is an amazing piece. Awesome work!
7_Ambitions GOLD said...
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This was simply, amazing , i loved it , and read it over and over again , beautifull , wish my writing was like this.
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Oh my! This is so amazing. This is probably my favorite piece of yours. This line, 'It reminds me that we are all just numbers responsible for turning the broken hands of time.' is PRICELESS. I love this more than I can put into words!
Literature_Darling GOLD said...
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This is by far my favorite of all the work I have read of yours! Perfect expression and great line breaks! I loved every aspect