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There Is Rest for the Weary

November 7, 2013
By 411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
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411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
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"Paper is more patient than people." –Anne Frank

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God draws a deep breath
And blows out the candlelight;
All good things must end

© Ashley D., Philadelphia, PA

The author's comments:
This haiku can be interpreted in multiple ways. On the surface, it may seem like a superficial metaphor for nightfall or a doomsday prophecy. However, on a more profound level, it is a metaphor for one's passing.
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411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 4 2014 at 9:02 pm
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Paper is more patient than people." –Anne Frank

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Thank you :D
12gage PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 3 2014 at 8:06 pm
12gage PLATINUM, Genesee,
30 articles 0 photos 17 comments

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&quot;GODS OF WAR I CALL YOU, MY SWORD <br /> IS BY MY SIDE. <br /> I SEEK A LIFE OF HONR, FREE FROM <br /> ALL FALSE PRIDE. <br /> I WILL CRACK THE WHIP WITH A BOLD <br /> MIGHTY HAIL. <br /> COVER ME WITH DEATH IF I SHOULD <br /> EVER FAIL. <br /> &quot;GLORY, MAJESTY, UNITY <br /> HAIL, HAIL, HAIL. &quot;

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not  a god belieing person myself, but i like it and it has alot of meaning to it. good job
411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 15 2013 at 10:21 am
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Paper is more patient than people.&quot; &ndash;Anne Frank

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Thank you so much!! I feel honored :D
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 15 2013 at 5:45 am
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND, Islamabad, Other
75 articles 16 photos 1136 comments

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I&#039;ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. <br /> - Maya Angelou <br /> When i was little/I used to point a chubby finger toward the dark sky/And ask my father/why some stars moved and others didn&rsquo;t/He would laugh and explain that some were airplanes/I still wish on them today ~ Laugh-It-Out<br /> The feathers of a crow are black/The ink of my pen is blacker/The pain of my heart is blackest~ Mckay<br /> If love produced a blossom/I&rsquo;d take it in my palm/What a blessing, the bright color!/How soothing, such a balm!/I&rsquo;d keep a petal for my own/The rest, drop from my hands/For such a flower would multiply/And populate the lands~ thesilentraven<br /> And I began to rival legends/Long entombed before my birth./But for all my much envied fame/The lust for more would not abate./The plaques and prizes with my name/Will, like all things, disintegrate. ~ TheEpic95 now known as Helena_Noel

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Funny, how to me the metaphorical meaning was the surface meaning and the superficial meaning was the metaphorical one. yes, at first glance to me it was all about death and I love how you portrayed this. Yet I must be completely honest and enquire about the title for it is not completely clear to me. Love always, Saphira. Oh and hey, I am in love with your poems. I am subscribing! :D
411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 12 2013 at 6:48 pm
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

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&quot;Paper is more patient than people.&quot; &ndash;Anne Frank

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Thank you so much!  
ChrisJ PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 12 2013 at 5:10 pm
ChrisJ PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
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&quot;Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.&rdquo;<br /> - Martin Luther King Jr.

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I love the deep philosophical and religious meaning behind this, excellent job, outstanding (as usual).
411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 11 2013 at 11:50 am
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Paper is more patient than people.&quot; &ndash;Anne Frank

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Thank you!
411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 11 2013 at 11:02 am
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Paper is more patient than people.&quot; &ndash;Anne Frank

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Thank you to all that commented–it means a lot. I will check out your work. :) I would really appreciate it if you all would check out my haiku "Infinite Cosmos." I put a lot of thought into it, and your insight would be valued. Keep on  writing!!! ~Lexy
Mr.SoulEater BRONZE said...
on Nov. 11 2013 at 10:02 am
Mr.SoulEater BRONZE, Clarkston, Michigan
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Never Back Down No Matter What

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You guys should Check out my memoir and give me some feedback in a commentTeenInk.com/nonfiction/memoir/article/585067/Never/?page=1 
Mr.SoulEater BRONZE said...
on Nov. 11 2013 at 10:01 am
Mr.SoulEater BRONZE, Clarkston, Michigan
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Never Back Down No Matter What

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this is good
411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 11 2013 at 7:42 am
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Paper is more patient than people.&quot; &ndash;Anne Frank

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Thank you!
BorderlineGenius777 SILVER said...
on Nov. 11 2013 at 1:02 am
BorderlineGenius777 SILVER, Lewiston, Idaho
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&quot;If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most would be content to take their own and depart.&quot;- Socrates

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I love Haikus. its very nice:) 5/5
411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 10 2013 at 10:43 pm
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Paper is more patient than people.&quot; &ndash;Anne Frank

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Thank you so much! I was hoping you would understand what I was getting at. :)
Carpe-Caffeam GOLD said...
on Nov. 10 2013 at 10:41 pm
Carpe-Caffeam GOLD, No Where, Florida
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&ldquo;If it weren&rsquo;t for the coffee, I&rsquo;d have no identifiable personality whatsoever.&rdquo; &ndash;David Letterman

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I actually got the meaning of death out of it, the metaphor one. I love how you said "God draws a deep breath" instead of just a normal "breath." It makes me feel as though He is reluctant to end a life, yet you justify it with the last line "All good things must end." So true. Amazing job! 5/5
411Ellie PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 10 2013 at 10:25 pm
411Ellie PLATINUM, Fridley, Minnesota
41 articles 28 photos 235 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Paper is more patient than people.&quot; &ndash;Anne Frank

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This haiku can be interpreted in multiple ways. On the surface, it may seem like a superficial metaphor for nightfall or a doomsday prophecy. However, on a more profound level, it is a metaphor for one's passing.