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The Wood And The Fire

March 3, 2013
By KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
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KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
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"To love is to surpass one's self."

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Anatomy says we are muscles and bones,
Woven together with
magnets and shelled by skin.

Science says that we are a development
Of theories,
Chemicals, created by
Reactions.

Logic says that we have one hundred
Years to live, and some even less than that
Because logic says we are
A
Statistic;

But if you really were to
Break past the skin
You wouldn't find
A heartbeat,
A species,
Or a clock,

You would find fire.

© Youmi C., Tamuning, GU

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KylieK GOLD said...
on May. 27 2013 at 9:36 pm
KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
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&quot;To love is to surpass one&#039;s self.&quot;

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Thank you, friend!
GleekGamer PLATINUM said...
on May. 24 2013 at 4:40 pm
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Wonderful piece that captures the essence of humanity. Well done.
KylieK GOLD said...
on Apr. 29 2013 at 11:39 am
KylieK GOLD, Mt. Washington, Kentucky
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Thank YOU, Carsyn, and let me know when you post something that you'd like for me to read. :)
Carsyn Soderstrom BRONZE said...
on Apr. 24 2013 at 12:08 pm
Carsyn Soderstrom BRONZE, Orfordville, Wisconsin
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Wow. I just came to this site, and your poetry just amazes me. You are incredibly talented, This poem is so powerful. Please keep writing. Thank you!