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The game of Love

May 7, 2011
By whitstar27 GOLD, Edison, New Jersey
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when life gives you lemons, make grape juice. Then step back and let the world wonder how you did it<br /> and <br /> when life gives you lemon, throw them back at life

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We're both playing the game of love
Will we lose
Or will we win
Roll the die, pick a card
Don't lose a turn
You gotta play hard
to get
How do you win the game?
Where are the rules?
They're written in our heart
Let's start at start
My game piece is a hand
and yours is the one that will hold it
if we win

© Natalie M., Glendale, AZ

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Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 5:40 pm
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
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&quot;Everything&#039;s a triangle.&quot; ~ My mother<br /> <br /> &quot;Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it&#039;s the easiest way to be heard.&quot;

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Nice. I really love this metaphorical poem. It was very well done. :)
.Izzy. BRONZE said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 1:20 pm
.Izzy. BRONZE, Broadview Heights, Ohio
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Yay, a metaphorical poem :D 5 stars
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 9:51 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
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Great metaphoric piece!  The only thing that seems odd is "You gotta play hard to get".  To get what?
Delictious GOLD said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 7:54 pm
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I liked the part that said "Don't lose a turn" I don't know why, but it just made me smile(: This one is also very nice, metaphoric pieces are always good :D
TheHangingGirl BRONZE said...
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I Like it alot. Very much, the ending was very sly and cute. But strong at the same time.