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March 23, 2010
By hellozina GOLD, Boise, Idaho
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hellozina GOLD, Boise, Idaho
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

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Never, never, never do I forget
the simple, flannel-shirted smiles you left
on my doorstep as I watched the sunset
alone, quietly, a painting of theft
creeping slowly across a darkened sky.
I ran through my thoughts, memories of old
parking tickets and thunderstorms that I
danced carelessly into, drenched in the cold
raindrops falling through the air. With laughter
and trees like skyscrapers and Marching Bands
of Manhattan, endless repeat, after
we said good-bye. Now home, with empty hands,
a tinge of bittersweet guilt in my veins,
doesn't appeal to my bright Mary Janes.

© Brian M.

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taintedannex GOLD said...
on Dec. 3 2010 at 11:58 pm
taintedannex GOLD, Hong Kong, Other
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The truth is that at some point, everyone&#039;s going to hurt you. You just have to decide who&#039;s worth the pain.<br /> <br /> Some say having something to lose is what makes you vulnerable. I believe that having something to lose only makes you stronger.

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I love this! 

My favourite line is "the simple, flannel-shirted smiles you left" :)

Nyrihaz said...
on Dec. 1 2010 at 4:37 pm
Nyrihaz, Isabela, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Listen to the screams a silent room makes&quot;

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Very good. Great descriptions and images. I, very personaly, liked "...flannel-shirted smiles..." I touched a nerve on me. Made me smile. Really liked it.
Anique_ThePoet GOLD said...
on Apr. 14 2010 at 9:08 am
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this is amazing i love the description on here!