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If You Were

December 18, 2009
By sany.lastflame PLATINUM, Frederick, Colorado
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sany.lastflame PLATINUM, Frederick, Colorado
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If you were wings,
I could soar high.
If you were life,
I would never want to die.
The simple things
can change our mind,
The story of love,
a book you cannot bind.
If you were the darkness,
I'd turn off the light.
If you were mine,
I'd hold on tight.
If you were a dream,
I would never awaken.
But you're just another risk
that will never be taken.

© James M, Walnut Creek, CA

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HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Dec. 24 2010 at 4:47 pm
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wow:D That was deep, i totally loved the wording.. Great Great job!! you should be proud
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I really like this! There seems to be a touch of fantasy to it that makes it intriguing. Nice job.
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Whoa. What inspired this? It's fascinating. It seems so sweet and then the last line goes bitter. Great job!