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Time Takes a Breath MAG

February 27, 2009
By Keegan Watters SILVER, Dallas, Texas
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I sit with my feet up on the dashboard,
music bursting from the speakers in rhythmic little puffs,
windows rolled down just enough so I can dangle my left hand over the edge.

I can faintly hear the wind pecking at the cracks on the door,
sending the puddles of water on the ground into frantic ripples
and propelling crackled autumn leaves onto my car windshield.

I close my eyes and listen to the storm battering around me,
enjoying the balmy sensation of the car vents breathing hot air,
warming my skin despite the bitter cold outside.

For once I have nowhere to be, no deadlines to meet, no class to rush to,
and so I stay here just a little while longer while the world races on around me.

© Kristine M., Indianapolis, IN

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yourmom08 SILVER said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 12:13 pm
yourmom08 SILVER, Vernon, New Jersey
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&quot;everyone will eventually hurt you, you just have to find the right person worth suffering for&quot;

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i really like this. its awesome
MarissaWhitecloud SILVER said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 11:06 am
MarissaWhitecloud SILVER, Oskaloosa, Iowa
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This was short but really good. It has the perfect details to picture it in my head.
MarleyRainbow PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 9:39 am
MarleyRainbow PLATINUM, Valles MInes, Missouri
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one good thing about music is, when it hits you, you feel no pain.

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Music, Fall. Favorite season, nowhere to be what more could a person possibly want? I could just picture it all great job.
Wildflower30 SILVER said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 1:08 am
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Autumn! Freedom! Music! Everything I love! :) Beautiful work. :)
tweetiebruce PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 9:54 pm
tweetiebruce PLATINUM, Sydney, Other
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This is brilliant, with some brilliant imagery! :) I could totally image that I was where you showed me. :D absolutely amazing
to.hold.the.sun SILVER said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 7:07 pm
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I couldn't agree more. Especially when it's as good as this.
byebye said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 7:05 pm
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Wow, I can't believe Teen Ink is now devolving into this. Be respectful! Post things that pertain to the article maybe?
RainbowChickenNugget said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 6:32 pm

PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST FRIDAY BY THE ONE YOU LOVE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS SO DON'T STOP.

THIS IS REALLY FREAKY!!!

1)say your name 10 times

2)say your mom's name 5 times

3)say your crush's name 3 times

4)paste this on 4 other posts. if you do this your crush will kiss you on the nearest friday. if you don't do this after reading this you will get bad luck

send this to 4 other post in 143 minutes when done press F6 and the name of your crush will appear on the screen in big letters

mattisonteeter GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 5:53 pm
mattisonteeter GOLD, Los Angeles, California
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I was feeling irritated all day and after I read this I felt so much calmer. It brought me back and gave me a feeling of peace.
purplebutterfly SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:33 pm
purplebutterfly SILVER, Sweet Home, Oregon
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I loved this poem because it speaks out to what life should really be about instead of one big hassle. I enjoyed reading your poem...keep up the good work!
KCayla GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 10:27 am
KCayla GOLD, Stillwater, New York
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I like this. It is something almost everyone does on their sparetime when they need to relax :D good job keep writing
aurorairis SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 9:58 am
aurorairis SILVER, Darien, Connecticut
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Great job! Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could do this all the time! There are to many things to do in a day! You capture this beautifuly!

Please check out some of my writing!

SavannahMcKenna PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 9:56 pm
SavannahMcKenna PLATINUM, Waterman, Illinois
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Nice job. i love that little freedom you get:) anyone should check my stuf fout if you get a chance....
AshKat98 BRONZE said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 5:12 pm
AshKat98 BRONZE, Chalfont, Pennsylvania
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So awesome! keep up the good work! <3
LuVr GuRl said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 4:52 pm
this is awesome!!! keep it going
jrfuen1031 said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 2:41 pm
this is exactelly wat i think:) finally a teen thingXD
kynedikatelynn25 said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 2:22 pm
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this is exactly what i was thinking!!
maraquette.koss SILVER said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 9:22 am
maraquette.koss SILVER, New City, New York
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This si great! if anyone could, please check out my work as well!
Greenpaw BRONZE said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 12:36 am
Greenpaw BRONZE, Billerica, Massachusetts
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Wow this is great, can everyone check out my poem? I'd love some feedback :D.
Narene_baby SILVER said...
on Oct. 11 2011 at 12:23 am
Narene_baby SILVER, Scappoose, Oregon
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Oh my gosh! This is great! I love how you can get a sence of you from reading this! And I don't even know you lol. I would greatly appriciate if you could go read a couple of my poems and give me some feedback. :D