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Watercolor Stains MAG

July 15, 2013
By Alon93 BRONZE, Melbourne, Other
Alon93 BRONZE, Melbourne, Other
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You paint your dreams with long,
slow strokes
You share them with your friends
You color in between the lines
And never fear the end

You hide your hope beneath the bed
You wear it in your suit
You run it over with your car
And shove it in the boot

You fight your thoughts, remote in hand
You want to clear your head
You see the world through empty eyes
And try to fly instead

Your lips are painted golden brown
Your eyes are bottle blue
You shake their hands and kiss their cheek
And smile, merci beaucoup!

Then one day dripping, bleeding red
The blackness stops the pain
All that's left after you're gone
Is watercolor stains



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on Dec. 3 2013 at 2:34 pm
author_musical PLATINUM, Torrington, Wyoming
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Favorite Quote:
Sweetie, if you're going to be two faced, at least make one of them pretty. - Marilyn Monroe

This is an amazing poem! I wish I could write this well! Keep writing! I love the ending too! Just amazing

on Jul. 28 2013 at 10:30 pm
Superhero_Fan SILVER, Tomorrowland, California
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Favorite Quote:
"Impossible; for How many people did you know who refracted your own light to you?” - Fahrenheit 451

This is beautiful! I loved the color you incorporated into your poem! Keep writing!

on Jul. 25 2013 at 1:22 pm
Carly_Elizabeth PLATINUM, Othello, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
Roald Dahl

There is so much imagery in this its like I was watching it all happen. And the ending!!! This is amazing. It is so perfect. Please keep writing!