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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:
"Can't keep my eyes from the circling sky,
Tongue-tied and twisted
Just an earth-bound misfit, I"
~Pink Floyd

"Now is blessed
The rest
remembered "

~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

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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
47 articles 0 photos 66 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Can't keep my eyes from the circling sky,
Tongue-tied and twisted
Just an earth-bound misfit, I"
~Pink Floyd

"Now is blessed
The rest
remembered "

~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
0 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
Little by little, One travels far.
-J.R.R. Tolkien

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Great poem! I love this unique analogy!