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Stressed Out

November 26, 2011
By sophza PLATINUM, Sacramento, California
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sophza PLATINUM, Sacramento, California
21 articles 14 photos 47 comments

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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Nets yanked taut
Thick tendons pop
Squeezing
Their captive
Wringing
The Last Tear
Dragged through
Teeth
STRAIN
BURST

limp
the snake rope ribbonly falls
continuous
sinuous
in a heapish pile
circle
the rising figure

© Ryan P., Greenwood, CO

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I get stressed out a lot by schoolwork. Writing is a form of venting for me.
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sophza PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 2 2011 at 12:15 am
sophza PLATINUM, Sacramento, California
21 articles 14 photos 47 comments

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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Thank you for the pointers. I usually forget about structure to just try to get the image down, but I see what you mean. It kind of messes up the flow.
PaigeStreet PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 30 2011 at 11:24 am
PaigeStreet PLATINUM, Juneau, Alaska
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Oh wow. The word-pictures here are really good. Reminds me of Plath. It could use a bit more structure, perhaps, but I could totally feel what you were picturing, Well done!