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November 28, 2009
By Dedegirl PLATINUM, Williamsburg, Virginia
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Dedegirl PLATINUM, Williamsburg, Virginia
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"plain & simple, black & white"

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Im surrounded by a gloom.
Everywhere I go, it comes after me.
Its sweeps me up like a broom.
Its hits me with its poison when I cant see.

It frolics with me like a doll.
It hurts me till I can't do anything but stand and weep.
And as soon as I begin to crawl.
Its puts me into a deep dark sleep.

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calephchad BRONZE said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 8:13 pm
calephchad BRONZE, Guin, Alabama
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I love the imagery and how you can relate this poem to lots of situations and hardships. This poem is so unique. I love it. Thanks for posting this. This is a definite 5 out of 5. If you'd like, come by and check out some of my work. I would highly appreciate it. Thanks again and great poem!
Dedegirl PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 4 2010 at 12:02 pm
Dedegirl PLATINUM, Williamsburg, Virginia
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Thanks so muchh (:
Ellie.M. PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 8:57 pm
Ellie.M. PLATINUM, Santa Paula, California
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i like how you rhymed the stanzas