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Why Me?

November 3, 2011
By sophza PLATINUM, Sacramento, California
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sophza PLATINUM, Sacramento, California
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Favorite Quote:
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." ~Ferris Bueller

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You say I am mysterious
Silent, Intriguing, out of reach
But
That is only
Because of the
Waterfall of music inside
It would pour on you, over you
Latin, Sanskrit, Phoenician runes
Drip
From my smile
Roll off your ears
Like water on oiled paper
Never reaching the nerves.

© Brooke W., Weston, MA

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LifesIllusion BRONZE said...
on Nov. 29 2011 at 4:47 pm
LifesIllusion BRONZE, Cicero, Indiana
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"Don't let your fears slow you down. Instead, chase them down and beat them."

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I love this! The words you use are unique and the way you use them is unique....good combo! I like when work is orginal:) 5/5 stars! Will you now ckeck out my piece called fair haired beauty? It is anonmyous so just search for it. thanks:)