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Self Destructive

March 31, 2014
By HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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"Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn

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Love me for my messed up hair
Even though you could never run your fingers through it
Without getting caught in the mess of it yourself
In fact, you would get caught in my mess of everything
I treat my past as not my past, but my present
I cannot let go of what is long gone
And I would drag you into my past
Like a time machine

Love me, even though I am hazardous and
Self-destructive
Screwed up
Self conscious
But the good news is that opposites attract
And we would be perfect together

Love me for my eyes, though their embers are dying out
And you would rarely get to see them sparkle
"Eyes are windows to the soul"
But I should draw my curtains close

Love me for my irreparable heart
Long ago, my heart was replaced
By a broken record stuck on replay
Stuttering through the same old tune
Its sound waves rippling through my body
Like the surface of a pond
I cannot promise much but I can promise this
I can love you like you deserve
And I hope that is enough
Love me for loving you

© Rosalie P., Pompton Plains, NJ

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Mollybug16 BRONZE said...
on May. 10 2014 at 9:37 pm
Mollybug16 BRONZE, Cleveland, Tennessee
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This is a really amazing, beautiful poem.  I love how it flows and the words you used.   5 stars :)
GhostMatrix SILVER said...
on May. 2 2014 at 9:22 pm
GhostMatrix SILVER, Bradenton, Florida
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Amazing Piece.   I liked the words you used.           Good Work.           Keep Writing.
Love2Read72 PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 29 2014 at 7:45 pm
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Beautiful. Just beautiful.
SecretFlame PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 28 2014 at 12:37 am
SecretFlame PLATINUM, Portland, Oregon
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This is a beautiful poem. I love the word choice and the rhythm, flows fantastically and has a relatable theme. Well done, i especially love the part about dying embers and curtains closed. Keep it up!
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on Apr. 17 2014 at 1:57 pm
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this poem is awesome. it show understanding for how love can be and it can relate to a lot of people out there
KaavyaM SILVER said...
on Apr. 17 2014 at 5:55 am
KaavyaM SILVER, Hyderabad, Other
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I love how you sort of used your messed up hair as a metaphor for "everything". The poem is amazing. Great job!
NOIZTHIMS GOLD said...
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i really liked it. There is definite emotion behind it... I like the way you put things, it's cool.
Katgirl SILVER said...
on Apr. 15 2014 at 5:49 pm
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I really liked it because mostly it is easy for everyone to understand in a simple, non-cliche type of way. Keep it up I love them!
WinterRose76 SILVER said...
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WinterRose76 SILVER, Ok., Florida
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I love the imagery present in your poem. Very nice! 5/5
HudaZav SILVER said...
on Apr. 12 2014 at 11:58 am
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it =)
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 11 2014 at 7:51 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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This absolutely broke my heart - in a really, really, REALLY good way! How did they not pick this out for editors choice? It's beautifully written, your vocabulary is simple, and I have a feeling everyone is able to relate to this in some way, shape or form. Amazing! :-D
HudaZav SILVER said...
on Apr. 10 2014 at 9:47 pm
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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&quot;Nothing is impossible; the word itself says &#039;I&#039;m possible&#039;!&quot; -Audrey Hepburn

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Thanks! =)
SlowEternity BRONZE said...
on Apr. 10 2014 at 3:48 pm
SlowEternity BRONZE, Big Lake, Minnesota
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That's is amazingly beautiful! Like, holy hades! <3 I love it!!!
HudaZav SILVER said...
on Apr. 10 2014 at 2:49 pm
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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&quot;Nothing is impossible; the word itself says &#039;I&#039;m possible&#039;!&quot; -Audrey Hepburn

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Thank you!
Dujjo BRONZE said...
on Apr. 10 2014 at 2:02 pm
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That was beautiful. It really reeeeeaaaly spoke to me, even if that wasn't your intention (I'm sheltered and never get out of my house except church)
HudaZav SILVER said...
on Apr. 9 2014 at 6:03 pm
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible; the word itself says &#039;I&#039;m possible&#039;!&quot; -Audrey Hepburn

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Thank u so much, that means a lot :)
Nobuo GOLD said...
on Apr. 8 2014 at 10:04 pm
Nobuo GOLD, Dio, Missouri
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This poem really speaks to me, I love every stanza.  I'll be reading a lot of your work
HudaZav SILVER said...
on Apr. 8 2014 at 8:53 pm
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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&quot;Nothing is impossible; the word itself says &#039;I&#039;m possible&#039;!&quot; -Audrey Hepburn

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Thanks so much! Your comment made my day 
Distant_Freedom DIAMOND said...
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Distant_Freedom DIAMOND, Nowhere, Pennsylvania
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This is truly an exquisite piece of writing. I love all the similies and metaphors you use. Literary devices like those really just improve the quality of any writing by so much. Your word choice, the allusions you make, just the overall writing of the piece is excellent. This definitely deserves a 5/5 for sheer beauty. Thank you for writing this. I'm astonished I haven't seen it on the front page for weeks at a time and that it isn't more well-known.