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August 1, 2021
By LKQgirl GOLD, Somonauk, Illinois
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LKQgirl GOLD, Somonauk, Illinois
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MUH HAH HAH HAH!

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If I could tie a swan to my soul,

It would sail forever.

If I could tie a swan to my soul,

Yes, I’d sail into the blue foam

In South America.

If I could fasten my soul to a sparrow,

I would never feel

The crash of dry, dirty earth.

If I could sail away

I would make forests swim in the air,

And I would not grow tired.

No more sad sounds.

Just music.

I want to feel the sky

Free of fear

Beneath my feet.

© Michelle M., Brooklyn, NY

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Inspired by the song El Candor Pasa.

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Crazywolfiegirl2 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 10 2021 at 4:57 am
Crazywolfiegirl2 PLATINUM, Kington, Other
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There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. —Rachel Carson

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This was really beautiful, I loved it. Also that thing about the sparrows and sailors is cool, never knew that!
SparrowSun ELITE said...
on Aug. 7 2021 at 8:57 am
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
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"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

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my knowing tha probably indcates i have to much time on my hands.
LKQgirl GOLD said...
on Aug. 6 2021 at 9:45 pm
LKQgirl GOLD, Somonauk, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
MUH HAH HAH HAH!

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Awwwww
SparrowSun ELITE said...
on Aug. 6 2021 at 7:59 pm
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
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"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

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did you know that sailors got sparrow tatoos because sparrows carried your soul to heaven and if they died at sea they didn't want to be sparrowless.