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April 6, 2008
By Abbye Woodward SILVER, Oxford, Massachusetts
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Photograph jumps unexpectedly
from the page
Bitter memory previously admired by
a younger version of
myself
Cried over in days
now regretted
Hidden needles act as daggers
Piercing what I thought was a healed abrasion
Drawing blood through bandages
Unwittingly applied
I flip the page
The image lingers for a moment
and eventually subsides
I continue on
relieved
But nonetheless on guard
Until, not surprisingly
You appear once more
This time not alone
Beside you sits a girl,
ignorant happiness
reflected in her eyes
How it was the day
before
my smiles turned to lies
I shudder
closing the book
Wincing at the pain
of my scars
Ripped open to create a new wound

© Jessica K., San Antonio, TX

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EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
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This beautiful and emotional. Maybe to some people it is short, but it's still powerful nonetheless. It has so much, emotion and you in it. I was there when I read your poem, if that makes sense. All in all, all Ican say is that it's amazing. Never give up, please. Also, congrats on having this published! You deserve it. Thank you for sharing this!
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can you please explaining the meaning of your poem? Im a bit confused, what do u mean by daggers? Or new open wound? 
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Wow this is so emotional.. I loved it!
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Wow. that is amazing, and sometimes I actually feel that way. It's a strong person that can share things like that.
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Nice:DD The poem... It's weird how it's short but you can kind of make up your own back round story... Lovley(:

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This poem absolutely describes me today..... i love it! Please keep writing!
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You've gotten into my top 5.  I can totally relate to this poem.  I like your writing style.  Keep up the good work.
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I am shocked to say that i can relate to this. Usually, i am so...off lol...that nothing i read really relates to me. Your poem was awesome! i love your word choice.
BmmsMH said...
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I can realy relate to this .
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I can realy relate to this a hole lot.
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depressing, spooky, sad, sympathy........but EVER SO GOOD!
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I've felt that before. trust me.

I LOVED that poem. Brilliant job.
booklover said...
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LOVE IT>!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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it had me from the beggining. i'ts got alot of feelings in it. i absolutely loved it and it made my top fav poem! congrates and keep writing! :)
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this was really good and i can relate to it keep writing you inspire me!!!
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I agree. I can totally relate to this and I enjoyed it a lot. 5/5 definitely! You've gone into my Top 5!!

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This is pretty deep. Good job.