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Remember?

January 2, 2011
By Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee


Remember the simplicity
Of being sure and naïve?
Being confident and capable
Of whatever you choose to believe?

Not having experience,
Or in turn, the need
To understand distrust,
Or how to disagree.

Remember that first heartbreak,
That confused kind of pain?
That deep red hurt
Leaving a permanent stain?

Remember that first rumor
Spread by a supposed best friend?
Facing the betrayal
And learning how to defend?

Remember the first time
Someone told you “You can’t”?
A seed of doubt taking root in your mind,
Watered by others, growing into a plant?

Remember unraveling
What you thought to be true?
Learning lies surround you,
A tapestry of taboo?

I remember thinking life was an open book,
Only to be disappointed with pain that leaves some for dead;
But I'm recreating my own happiness
A simple, beautiful chain of daisies atop child's head.


The author's comments:
Eh. I was thinkin bout happiness and just... being a little kid. How simple and amazingly carefree it all was.. This is just a poem capturing it's escape.

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on Jul. 25 2011 at 8:19 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Haha :) I'm glad you're still living some of it! Thanks for the comment!

on Jul. 25 2011 at 7:19 pm
Hazel-daisy GOLD, --, Other
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Favorite Quote:
It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else - Erna Bombeck

In three words i can sum up everything I've learned in life: it goes on -Robert Frost

Live, Love, Laugh - ______

Hope, Love, breathe <3 - Me

i love it and yes i do remember! i'm actually still living some of it! i think its really great! :)

on Feb. 6 2011 at 2:07 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Aw thank you SO much Genesis. You have no idea how much you inspire me with every thing you say and do :) Love ya!

on Feb. 6 2011 at 1:34 pm
genesis27000 SILVER, Mexia, Texas
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Yet another great poem from a great writer(: You make writing an art. One, that I hope to master, one day(:

You are an inspiration(:


on Feb. 2 2011 at 9:54 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Thanks :) I like the 4th one the best I think.

on Jan. 23 2011 at 4:23 pm
poeticspirit12334 PLATINUM, Groesbeck, Texas
23 articles 0 photos 179 comments

Favorite Quote:
Wearing a Christian T-shirt, and a cross necklace does NOT make you a Christian. , "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord "They are plans to give you a hope and a future.'' Jeremiah 29:11

i really love the third and fourth stanza's

on Jan. 19 2011 at 9:13 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Alexandra? Meaning muah? Haha just kidding :P I'll check it out :)

alanacarlene said...
on Jan. 19 2011 at 5:16 pm
Dream of Alexandra lol

on Jan. 18 2011 at 2:33 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is
made up of."

-- Bruce Lee

Aww thanks so much! :) I really appreciate it :)))

Whats it called?!?! I can't wait to read it!


alanacarlene said...
on Jan. 17 2011 at 2:39 pm

ok first i was gonna point out how the 2nd stanza i really loved but then i loved the 3rd and 4th and all the others after that soooo...THE WHOLE THING IS INCREDIBLE! this is another favorite of my by you. great imagery, the flow is flawless and i just love the metaphors you use they were just perfect!

P.S. another poem of mine got approved it's the one i was telling you about!