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A Parenthesis

by ~changers-n-mash, Dec 28, 2012, 1:57:23 PM
Literature / Poetry / General Poetry / Free Verse

You were (a parenthesis, that paused
the daily, mundane stuff
of life;
a bundled breath
of fresh joy,
and borne in the wonder
of love.

Gasping and grasping,
'til in quiet you laid
still;
and I, my Child,
lie in quiet, still
tears).

And now, that is all you are,
and still so much more.

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She doesn't make you sparkleWe got off the train a few stops too early and thought foolishly that maybe we could just walk the rest of the way. We pressed forwards into the wind, her hair whipped about in the wind and I couldn’t help but wonder if it stung her face. If I hadn’t tucked my scarf safely under my jacket, it would have done the same, leaping at any chance of escape.

The cold wind stirred up the ocean waves and drowned out our words, so we walked in silence instead. As we returned to the train station once again, the rackety train dragged itself to the station. Good timing if there ever was any.

We hopped onto the carriage to find it occupShe doesn't make you sparkle by ~changers-n-mash

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Soft sunlight stirs us from sleepSoft sunlight stirs us from sleep
with sweet sighs and smile

as we grope (blindly, too sleepy to open our content eyes)
between sheets for fingertips,
to fill those spaces between
us.

Sprawling spires lean, bend, sway
and collapse in a heap (between quiet moans,
and tender whispers) like puzzle pieces once swept aside
now rediscovered and cherished for they fit effortlessly;

complete,
whole,

perfect together.Soft sunlight stirs us from sleep by ~changers-n-mash

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Best of Me: Deadline - 12AM11:25 PM
Mindless mechanical clicks (direct vacant stares
through chrome windows to) inform
yet again that the “Best of You” is required
and immediately sigh…

11:30 PM
Apologies starved of guilt almost eke out a measly reply
but no. No amount of honey(-ed words could milk
the remnants of inspiration, but hopefully)
stops the badgering of apathy.

11:40 PM
A sudden surge of self-annoyance speaks
on behalf of desperate poetry
gasping for life before sleep
and silence suffocates absolutely.

11:55 PM
Perfection alights in smouldering rage burning,
with disappointment, the page that should never have been –
a black Best of Me: Deadline - 12AM by ~changers-n-mash

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PE: Two Forms, One ThemeAll I Can Do Is Kiss His Little Head
by ~changers-n-mash

Utterly helpless and confined to his bed,
Moony eyes striking stars and a fragile heart ‘til
All I can do is kiss his little head.

He can’t talk, can’t walk, can’t lift his own head.
“Cerebral palsy,” the doctors had said,
“Utterly helpless and confined to his bed."

He’s smiling and laughing, (and I know he has sight,
his folder has written – “baby responds to light”),
All I can do is kiss his little head.

He struggles with swallows; aspirates instead
And eats through a tube in a vein in his leg,
Utterly helpless and PE: Two Forms, One Theme by ~changers-n-mash

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You don't seem to notice (my scars)-i-
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He and I were eleven when we met, the first day of the sixth grade. No particular moment served as the spark to ignite our friendship. As children do, we started talking as if we were already good friends, and were inseparable from the start.

There were rumours, but we didn't understand half of the words the other kids had picked up from R-rated movies, and neither did they. We were called King and Queen by a crowd of boisterous first-graders who followed us around at recess. He joined the choir and the school play just because I did. It didn't take long before we weren't allowed to sit near each other on the school bus becauYou don't seem to notice (my scars) by =minninnewah

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Poetry Contest ~ The Best of You ~ Last Day!Hello, everyone! Our new contest is still open and there are lots of subscriptions, points, requests, and features to win!

The deadline was extended to May 1st and we will accept entries for the rest of the day. You can read all about the contest below and check out our other group news here: http://live-love-write.deviantart.com/journal/Important-Group-News-Please-Read-368024735

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The Only Memory of My Fatheri.

Child's Name: Nicholas Aaron Swaner Sex: Male Date of Birth: Apr. 17, 1993 Time of Birth: 08:43A Place of Birth: Hospital Location of Birth: Urbana, IL

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Children have a strong need to feel important and worthwhile. Parents and caretakers should praise accomplishments and provide opportunities to experience freedom and independence.

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My eyes are cloudburst grey. I knew this even at age four, when I was old enough to count the years I had lived and yet still young enough to do so with my fingers.

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I certify that this child was born alive at the place
and time on the date stated. James L Shepherd

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Children begin to underst

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Chopin Nocturne#2Chopin Nocturne #2

A breath.

She lays a her hand down, a caress on inhale, and tentatively pushes the key in. Memory returns, an ebbing tide revealing the silver sand below. Her left hand joins, just as hesitant, with kisses of its own. Fingertips dance, butterflies against the white ivory. The memory continues until discord; the sound sharpens and flattens, falling upon deaf tones, and the echo in the room clatters to a halt. She breathes out, remembering to cycle. Her hand strokes the surface before rippling and trying the refrain again and then again.

She is a ghost hovering over the polished black wood, white reflection staring back at

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A Note on DA Literature...

by ~changers-n-mash, Mar 4, 2013, 12:29:03 PM
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I am tired of those worn-out topics and cliches, and edgy issues that have been overplayed and become trite and reduced to a deviation in competition for the most number of favourites.

I find... More important than any amount of originality, or impact, or trendiness of topic, or clever play on words, is sincerity.

I'm guilty of that very criticism perhaps, and I can come off pretentious or false or mean-spirited in some of the pieces I write. For this, I apologize.

If it reveals something of humanity or God then I have achieved my goal.

If you enjoy my work, I am glad.

If you critique it or praise it, thank you.

Though I write for my own enjoyment and interest, without a reader, it is pointless writing; for that, again, thank you.

We are all about the other people in our lives and about God. For we are here for relationships.

And as always, any comment or criticism or critique is welcome

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Thanks for the fav!! It's always good to know someone appreciates your work

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i appreciate your interest in my work!

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Thank you very much for favoriting my poem, "Despondent".

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Sure thing ^_^ Credit where credit is due

*indiana-w Jan 26, 2013 Student Writer

You have an interesting gallery and I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you for the +watch

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^_^ I could say the same about your gallery really, otherwise I wouldn't be watching your profie

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