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Economic Breakup MAG
February 12, 2009
I didn’t notice, I didn’t see
That our stocks were slowly falling.
We should have thought of liability
And the pain that we were causing.
I didn’t notice, I didn’t see.
They say that time is money
And I guess I didn’t have the budget for you.
There’s no need to be angry
Because I really think you knew.
I didn’t notice, I didn’t see.
We couldn’t afford the loans
Or the favors bought on credit.
My heart is the Dow Jones –
It’s dropped six points; and you just stood back and let it.
I didn’t notice, I didn’t see.
What we had was no more than a transaction
And I think that you declined me.
It’s gonna take more than numbers and fractions
To be what we’re supposed to be.
Now I notice, now I see.
© Olivia B., Pikeville, KY
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IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 17 2012 at 6:31 am
Beautifully written and I love the comparison between a relationship and economics.
Bonnybiedz BRONZE said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 1:22 am
wow....this is really good....oh...i should say... AWESOME.... very interesting..keep writing...
besticanbe SILVER said...
on Feb. 18 2010 at 8:32 pm
very unique. and appropriate timing. great job
Angel of music said...
on Feb. 4 2010 at 3:43 pm
This poem reminds me of the type of stuff I used to write and I absolutely loved it. It really went straight to my heart and reminds me of real life situations. Keep writing.
Blue-eyed_Hippy-chick said...
on Jun. 23 2009 at 6:35 pm
It is unique. Was there actually a breakup? It sounds like it sometimes but I am not sure
shelby_kat DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 19 2009 at 4:04 am
wow....i am only a beginner in writing and so many times i have thought about giving up. but your poem reminds me why i want to be a writer, because out in the world some people can acually move other's hearts and that's what i need to work on...thank you. and keep on writing.
FracturedAngel said...
on Jun. 19 2009 at 2:58 am
absolutely amazing. although it was just about the economy, it took my breath away
Christina Mena BRONZE said...
on Jun. 19 2009 at 2:36 am
Oh Em Gee....This Poem is really unique...Its one of a kind
It really descirbes the realtionship with the ecomic...This is a good poem keep up the poem skillz :)
It really descirbes the realtionship with the ecomic...This is a good poem keep up the poem skillz :)
cmoney1994 PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2009 at 9:52 pm
It's actually one of the most important poems I've ever read. It was fantastic; you should write more poems that deal with issues in the world today. This is coming from a 12 year old. Please Check out my poem called Marriage and please post a comment!!!
Brandi Kim said...
on Jun. 4 2009 at 2:54 pm
i dont even know what to say!
#lokely%different! BRONZE said...
on May. 30 2009 at 12:48 am
i really dont even know where to start! that was amazing! i really get where you're trying to be, too!
SlightlySarcastic BRONZE said...
on May. 27 2009 at 1:01 am
I really like it. A great combination of the romance/relationship thing with somthing that is a big issue right now.
UndiscoveredSweets PLATINUM said...
on May. 25 2009 at 5:37 am
Really inspiring. I get it and it seems 2 fit into these crappy times. really awesome :)
yhonnieb said...
on May. 22 2009 at 5:32 pm
this poem was great. it was a unique twist to relationships.
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