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May 23, 2014
By Necromancer PLATINUM, Cedar Creek, Texas
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"Live life like There is no tomorrow"

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I am from unfinished floors and molded walls
From African artwork and homemade pottery
I am from a house of hate but also of love
And raggedy carpet with mud stained floors
I am from a pecan tree sitting in the yard
Whose arms have grown large from age
I am from a house in the trees and birds in the sky
From fender and reed
And from being too technical
From being too tall
I am from the world of boxing
I am from “the Boston strong boy” and ancient merchants
From pizza and shrimp
From boxing in the ring
From living a prosperous life
To a turtle in the river
I am from those moments in history that nobody
Pays attention to.

© Matt F., Pierz, MN

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Swimmergirl101 GOLD said...
on Sep. 29 2014 at 2:13 pm
Swimmergirl101 GOLD, Rolla, Missouri
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Good poem.  Where did you get your insparation from?  My English teacher read us a poem like it.  Keep up the good work
Necromancer PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 12 2014 at 10:20 am
Necromancer PLATINUM, Cedar Creek, Texas
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Thanks im gla.d you enjoyed reading it
bewareofbunnyrabbits SILVER said...
on May. 28 2014 at 9:15 am
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I love this! Especially the last line.