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Why is it called Midnight, if it's the start of the morning?

January 26, 2010
By -Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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I can't even imagine what sleep feels like.
Right now
it's becoming easier
and easier
to ignore the double vision
the two images
so similar and so different
one fake and one real
people will try to tell you
the real image is the one you can touch,
but I beg to differ.
Not that I have anyone to argue with.
Everyone is asleep
and I'm still sitting here.
Exhausted and about to fall asleep
typing my heart onto the page
until something good bleeds out.

The author's comments:
Inspired by Billy Collins. Written very late at night, hense the title.
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-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 11 2011 at 4:58 am
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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Oh wow... That's such a great compliment. I'm honored! Thank you so much! <3
Alexandrathepoet PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 19 2011 at 9:02 pm
Alexandrathepoet PLATINUM, Leesville, South Carolina
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If nothing else, believe in art.
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I honestly, as an insomniac, have spent a many a nights writing. And, I just wanted to let you know that you are one of my favorite Teen Ink poets!
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Oct. 8 2010 at 7:38 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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Thank you so much. <3
A.Bekah.Girl GOLD said...
on Oct. 8 2010 at 7:02 pm
A.Bekah.Girl GOLD, Menlo Park, California
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this is lovely...
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 8:07 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
8 articles 0 photos 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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Thank you! And keep writing!
paperflowers said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 2:47 pm
paperflowers, Imaginary, Indiana
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I love writing stuff like this, except mine usually gets more unrelated and doesn't really go together... good job!
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 9:42 pm
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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you really should've seen me coming.
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 8:36 am
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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Thank you very much! I'm glad you really like this one! ♥
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 8:36 am
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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I am a fan of strong endings, you know "going out with a bang". Haha. I'm like that in arguements. Always have the last word. Anyways, I'm glad you liked my poem!
Nirvana SILVER said...
on Aug. 27 2010 at 10:24 pm
Nirvana SILVER, Moreno Valley, California
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i read all your poems and this is my favorite one...they're all very good though.

but i really liked this one, especially the part about "something good bleeds out"

youveleftmespeechless said...
on Aug. 27 2010 at 4:39 pm
Holy cow this was a good poem! The ending was again the strongest part. Good job :)
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 25 2010 at 12:48 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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Odd...                     
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 25 2010 at 12:47 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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I use both pen and paper and laptop (slash iPod Touch. xD). It's just whatever is there. I'm also less likely to lose something if I'm typing it.
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 25 2010 at 12:46 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
8 articles 0 photos 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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I'm glad. ♥
Monica@Roman SILVER said...
on Aug. 25 2010 at 12:06 pm
Monica@Roman SILVER, New Haven, Connecticut
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i love the title...and the poem. ha ha the title made me laugh :0
XCLover GOLD said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 8:57 pm
XCLover GOLD, Sandpoint, Idaho
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love it!!! I feel the exact same way when I write late at night, except I prefer pen and paper then...yeah I'm just weird like that.
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 7:11 pm
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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it's funny cause she ate cheese and crackers and she ate peanut butter after that and you can't eat peanut butter and not smell like peanut butter. but thats what happened.
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 7:05 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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Yes, for me, the title comes before the poem often. ♥
OfficialApprover PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 7:00 pm
OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
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Haha I'm not nearly as creative.
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 6:48 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
8 articles 0 photos 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G.K. Chesterton

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Thank you very much. <3