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January 17, 2014
By Nicolette4455 BRONZE, Tappan, New York
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"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all people in this world haven't had the advantages you've had." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Watercolors.
We were watercolors.
I was burgundy,
and you were crimson.

We slid on to each other
and made a runny ugly brown no one
would want to use.

But when our lips first met,
we were an explosion of bright reds,
fireworks,
and the stardust that is left on a little girl's eyelash
every night before she falls asleep.

We were beautiful,
even if for an instant.

© Allison F., Menlo Park, CA

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Nicolette4455 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 22 2014 at 8:38 pm
Nicolette4455 BRONZE, Tappan, New York
2 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all people in this world haven&#039;t had the advantages you&#039;ve had.&quot; - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Thanks! :)
Nicolette4455 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 22 2014 at 8:37 pm
Nicolette4455 BRONZE, Tappan, New York
2 articles 0 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all people in this world haven&#039;t had the advantages you&#039;ve had.&quot; - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Thank you!! :) 
Nicolette4455 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 22 2014 at 8:36 pm
Nicolette4455 BRONZE, Tappan, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all people in this world haven&#039;t had the advantages you&#039;ve had.&quot; - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Wow, thank you so much! That made me so happy; thanks! :) 
pizzapencil SILVER said...
on Jan. 22 2014 at 8:01 pm
pizzapencil SILVER, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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Omigosh I really like the stardust on a little girls eyelash line! This was really interesting and painted a really clear picture for me; the imagery was great! Good job, I loved it!
Ride4Life BRONZE said...
on Jan. 22 2014 at 6:59 pm
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I just love it. Great work
mereCat PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 22 2014 at 2:45 pm
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Beautiful imagery and the last two lines are so haunting :) Soo much good poetry on this site!
Nicolette4455 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 21 2014 at 10:16 pm
Nicolette4455 BRONZE, Tappan, New York
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&quot;Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all people in this world haven&#039;t had the advantages you&#039;ve had.&quot; - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Thank you!! :)
Nicolette4455 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 21 2014 at 10:16 pm
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Thank you!! :) 
Bryn.B GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2014 at 3:18 pm
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Gorgeous! The imagery is so vivid.
EllyApolloRose GOLD said...
on Jan. 21 2014 at 1:33 pm
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I love this; it's beautiful.