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Down So Slow

November 17, 2011
By GracieRaine GOLD, Clarkston, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;When we allow ourselves to become vulnerable, to take chances, and to risk our pride, that is when we find our own glory.&quot; <br /> -Richard Corman

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My chest tightens as you walk away.
I watch your back,
reliving all the memories,
good and bad.
Why did you have to go?
Why did you leave me,
begging in the cold,
begging you not to go.
My voice shakes as I yell after you.
No words just a strong screaming note, tears streaking my face as you turn.
I see your eyes, deep and blue.
They pierce my soul, as they've done many times before.
But you keep walking,
leaving me.
And I fall,
down
so
slow.

© Brian M., Fishers, IN

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Amanda24 DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 8:00 pm
Amanda24 DIAMOND, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
&quot; Move on. It&#039;s just a chapter in the past. But dont close the book, just turn the page.

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Amazing :) !!!!!!!!!!
dontforget GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 8:00 pm
dontforget GOLD, Cortland, New York
15 articles 0 photos 74 comments

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&quot;The best things in life are left unseen. That&#039;s why we close our eyes when we cry, kiss, and dream.&quot;

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Wow, this is amazing! I love the imagery and tone!
GracieRaine GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 5:38 pm
GracieRaine GOLD, Clarkston, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;When we allow ourselves to become vulnerable, to take chances, and to risk our pride, that is when we find our own glory.&quot; <br /> -Richard Corman

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Thanks so much for the positive feedback! :)
Aizuki SILVER said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 3:12 pm
Aizuki SILVER, Fontana, California
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This was really vivid, I can see the scene play out perfectly! =)