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June 4, 2014
By theSunfloweredCrow PLATINUM, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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theSunfloweredCrow PLATINUM, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Can&#039;t keep my eyes from the circling sky,<br /> Tongue-tied and twisted<br /> Just an earth-bound misfit, I&quot;<br /> ~Pink Floyd<br /> <br /> &quot;Now is blessed<br /> The rest<br /> remembered &quot; <br /> <br /> ~Jim Morrison

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Tonight I'm frozen
(Bless those who handle my frostbite)
I try not to catch cold
But frost seems to be prevalent
In the folds of my young heart

© Torey B., McLean, VA

The author's comments:
To Mom and Dad, who handle me even when I'm a difficult teenager
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theSunfloweredCrow PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:46 pm
theSunfloweredCrow PLATINUM, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Can&#039;t keep my eyes from the circling sky,<br /> Tongue-tied and twisted<br /> Just an earth-bound misfit, I&quot;<br /> ~Pink Floyd<br /> <br /> &quot;Now is blessed<br /> The rest<br /> remembered &quot; <br /> <br /> ~Jim Morrison

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Thank you so much for you feedback! I appreciate it. :)
beks.16. said...
on Jul. 12 2014 at 3:22 pm
beks.16., Saanichton, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Little by little, One travels far. <br /> -J.R.R. Tolkien

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Great poem! I love this unique analogy!