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April 19, 2013
By LexiDawn SILVER, Sanford, North Carolina
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LexiDawn SILVER, Sanford, North Carolina
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&quot;My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It was books that me made feel that, perhaps, I was not completely alone.&quot;

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Dreams are flawless worlds
where suffering, heartache, and
conflict are rare.

In dreams we will find
comfort from all things, but that's
just temporary.

Prepare for torture
as you stare into the eyes
of reality.

Betrayal's common,
nothing lasts forever, and
life isn't perfect.

© Allison H., Vancouver, WA

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I wrote this poem as a series of haiku's. Just expressing my thoughts! (:
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LexiDawn SILVER said...
on Apr. 27 2013 at 2:12 pm
LexiDawn SILVER, Sanford, North Carolina
9 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It was books that me made feel that, perhaps, I was not completely alone.&quot;

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Thanks! I worked hard on staying true to my thoughts and the haiku's. (:
LexiDawn SILVER said...
on Apr. 27 2013 at 2:10 pm
LexiDawn SILVER, Sanford, North Carolina
9 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It was books that me made feel that, perhaps, I was not completely alone.&quot;

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Thank you! 
TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 26 2013 at 6:56 pm
TaylorWintry DIAMOND, Carrollton, Texas
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&quot;Never fear shadows. They simply mean there&#039;s a light shining somewhere nearby.&quot; - Unknown

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So chilling!! Love everything. The format... How did you come up with it?! I could never come up with something as impeccable as this... Your word choice is absolutely stunning, and I really like your writing style. THe ending is super, super, super nice. I love it... Very chilling, like I said. Good.
LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 26 2013 at 6:05 pm
LexusMarie PLATINUM, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Favorite Quote:
The more control you have over yourself, the less control others have over you.

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How interesting! The title is great! I love how unqiue you made this, you made this your own, a series of haiku's! That's wonderful. The first stanza is lovely, I really like it, it feels airy. The ending is realllly good! Great job!