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The Calm After a Storm MAG

January 27, 2012
By MaggieElaine GOLD, Los Alamos, California
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MaggieElaine GOLD, Los Alamos, California
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&quot;As I hide behind these books I read, while scribbling my poetry,<br /> like art could save a wretch like me, with some ideal ideology that no one can hope to achieve.<br /> And I am never real; it is just a sketch of me.<br /> And everything I made is trite and cheap and a waste of paint, of tape, of time.&quot; - Bright Eyes

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Silence comes forth after merciless murmurs
The world was washed anew
She perched on the side of a curb
Toes curled over the edge
Feet,
Ears,
Nose
Burn from the cold
The street shimmered with streetlamps
Scattered like shattered mirrors
Droplets clung to blades of grass
Gleaming like gems of a king
Inhaling the damp scent
A scent of comfort
Of soil and earth
The clouds are dark
Yet grow calm
Silently slipping away
Houses
And cars
And plants
Dripping by their edges
She exhales a cloud of white
As she leaves her perch to go
Escape the cold and wet
And being born once more
A smile forever on her lips
For her favorite moment of all:
The calm after a storm

© Elizabeth R., Aurora, CO

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remember16 SILVER said...
on Nov. 12 2012 at 7:58 am
remember16 SILVER, WhiteLake, Michigan
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This is only a minor setback to a major comeback

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this is amazing!  It drew me in and kept me wanting to read, usually some peoples poetry will make me hate reading and i stop reading it but yours was amazing, very good job!  your should comment and rate some of my poetry i think you might like it. !  good job i love the poem
MaggieElaine GOLD said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 7:37 pm
MaggieElaine GOLD, Los Alamos, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;As I hide behind these books I read, while scribbling my poetry,<br /> like art could save a wretch like me, with some ideal ideology that no one can hope to achieve.<br /> And I am never real; it is just a sketch of me.<br /> And everything I made is trite and cheap and a waste of paint, of tape, of time.&quot; - Bright Eyes

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Thank you so much♥ It really means a lot. And I definitely will.
Inksy SILVER said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 1:06 am
Inksy SILVER, A, Utah
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&quot;Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead&quot;<br /> ~Benjamin Frankiln<br /> &quot;Love? Above all things I believe in love. Love is like oxygen. Love is a many splendored thing. Love lifts us up where we belong. All you need is love.&quot;<br /> ~Moulin Rouge

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This is beautiful! Your imagery is incredible! You are so talented, keep writing (: 5/5. Could you check out some of my work and rate/comment? I'd really appreciate it!