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I've Seen Before That Face

May 31, 2010
By crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
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&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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I see you in your crooked home,
Of cardboard sides and Styrofoam,
And think to mine,
As I walk by,
I’ve seen before that face.

I watch you at your graveyard stone,
Armed with flowers, rumbling moan,
And think, o my,
As I walk by,
I’ve seen before that face.

I’ll spot you on your golden throne,
Brow creased with fret, disquiet shown,
And think, o why,
As I walk by,
Have I seen before that face.

And now I see I’ve always known,
Those matching smiles, left alone,
As from the sea,
Looks back at me,
That face I’ve seen before.

© Tabitha B., Galesburg, IL

The author's comments:
I never really start thinking about something and then write about it. Poems just kindof come when they want. I saw my expression in a mirror and thought, I've seen that face before.
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crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 18 2010 at 9:23 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thankyou!!!!!!!
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 18 2010 at 9:22 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thanks sooo much!!!!
Sania GOLD said...
on Jul. 18 2010 at 4:50 pm
Sania GOLD, Aroura, Colorado
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haha i like this poem i made one about a mirrored image though idont know why it says anonymous. :[ oh well keep it up ;]
CarolynQ GOLD said...
on Jul. 17 2010 at 10:40 am
CarolynQ GOLD, Manalapan, New Jersey
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Talentedddd all your poetry is like art to me it paints a clear picture in my head.
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 15 2010 at 10:21 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thankyou!!!!
Mayb92 SILVER said...
on Jul. 15 2010 at 7:11 pm
Mayb92 SILVER, Effingham, South Carolina
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I like it and the style of the poem it seems unique :) keep it up