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Mistake

December 27, 2012
By MattMattHatter PLATINUM, Bellevue, Washington
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&quot;Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn. &quot;<br /> Thomas Gray

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The pictures reflecting my past,
Show joy, pride,
And ignorance.
How did I not see,
Any of this coming?
But I guess it doesn't matter,
I was a child then.
Now I know,
What is real and what is fake.
I will never make the same mistake,
Now if only I knew,
What mistake not to make.

© Sarah Z., Shanghai, China

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When I was a kid I didn't care about anything important, like my future, my weight, and my personality
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lordfarquad BRONZE said...
on Feb. 17 2014 at 9:19 pm
lordfarquad BRONZE, Arlen, Texas
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LEL HA GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Lady_Teribithea GOLD said...
on Jan. 29 2013 at 8:06 pm
Lady_Teribithea GOLD, LaPorte, Colorado
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I agree with J1029. This is great!
J1029 SILVER said...
on Jan. 7 2013 at 12:17 am
J1029 SILVER, Tampa, Florida
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Sing like no one is listening,<br /> Dance like no one is watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ve never been hurt and<br /> Live like it&#039;s heaven on earth. <br /> <br /> - Mark Twain

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I love this soo much :) It's really cool! I love the last two lines the most!
Aeliss-Novak-the-Zombie-Space-Pirate BRONZE said...
on Jan. 4 2013 at 11:18 pm
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Impossible is not a word, just a reason not to try.~Kutless<br /> <br /> I&#039;m going to smile and make you think I&#039;m happy, I&#039;m going to laugh, so you don&#039;t see me cry, I&#039;m going to let you go in style, and even if it kills me - I&#039;m going to smile.~Anonymous

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"Ignorance is bliss." Childhood wouldn't be nearly as happy and carefree if we'd known everything we know now. We'd grow up too fast and miss out on a lot.
MattMattHatter PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 4 2013 at 3:18 pm
MattMattHatter PLATINUM, Bellevue, Washington
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If it isn't a mistake, what is it?
Aeliss-Novak-the-Zombie-Space-Pirate BRONZE said...
on Jan. 3 2013 at 9:54 pm
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Impossible is not a word, just a reason not to try.~Kutless<br /> <br /> I&#039;m going to smile and make you think I&#039;m happy, I&#039;m going to laugh, so you don&#039;t see me cry, I&#039;m going to let you go in style, and even if it kills me - I&#039;m going to smile.~Anonymous

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This is a lovely, sad poem. It's well written, and I understand the meaning fully. I can definately relate to this. But, personally, I wouldn't call the naivety and ignorance of childhood a mistake.