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Genetics MAG
October 16, 2008
People tell me I have his nose
Because it’s strong and hooked
With a powerful bump at the top
But I hope that’s all he gave me
An ugly nose is enough
And better than an ugly mind that
Sinks its teeth into anything it can
Like the hearts of girls who have
Not yet learned to love the real way
I hope I do not have his hands
Calloused from the cold metal of a gun
And stained with a twisted love
Love I hope I do not have
Because love is not a fist or a knife
Love is not an apology
I hope I do not have his back
Because he never had mine
And I hope a nose does not give me
A guiltless conscience and a
Forgetful brain.
© Michelle K., Vancouver, WA
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Woah! That was truly amazing. Your smilies were amazing. I was hooked from the first word to the last fullstop. I especially love the line "I hope I dont have his back, because he never had mine'. Great Writing! You have real talent so keep it up and dont give up. =)
Blackrosechick said...
on Feb. 22 2012 at 7:27 am
This is very powerful and strong. It's very well written it's like I feel your pain. When I started reading I was sucked into the story that this poem tells. This is excellent! keep writing, you are very talented! :)
Pizefighter said...
on Feb. 19 2012 at 4:41 pm
This is some powerful shiz. Somehow I know that your nose is all you got from him.
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 8:31 am
THIS IS AMAZING. you are such a great writer. I'd love it if you could check out my three newest poems: "Daddy. Father. Stranger", "Dying", and "Painting".
ashleydarling GOLD said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 2:19 am
Love it! :))))
tngurl1 said...
on Nov. 26 2011 at 11:42 pm
....... GREAT work! keep writing its really good
poet.lover PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 26 2011 at 9:46 pm
...I'm speachless, the only words that come to mind are 'wow.. that's amazing.' Very nice job with this poem!
mattisonteeter GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2011 at 4:16 pm
God, I can relate so much. it's beautiful.
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 12 2011 at 12:09 pm
That was really good. It was in-depth. It was the story of a person trying to break free of her father's abusive past. Well worth my time.
AmayaSakaruta said...
on Nov. 4 2011 at 8:49 am
this is realy good :D maybe check some of my work out?
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