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June 16, 2014
By bella-nielsen GOLD, Marshall, Minnesota
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bella-nielsen GOLD, Marshall, Minnesota
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"autism isn't contagious, but a smile is and that's what im afraid of."-grumpy cat

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a tree
all alone
surrounded by prairie
a field of dry grass
the heat of sun great
turning the sandy soil into glass
a fire starts
the tree cannot flee
its roots bound into earth
fire cackles at the trees fear
then as mother nature favors
it began to rain
rained to heavily
the fire cackles no more
a tree
all alone
surrounded by prairie
a field of green grass

© Cassie H., Carmi, IL

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TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 24 2014 at 4:21 pm
TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
22 articles 1 photo 439 comments

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&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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I like the sudden change into the better. It made it sound unique and outstanding. Nice work again Bella!
FreeAtLast GOLD said...
on Jun. 24 2014 at 3:49 pm
FreeAtLast GOLD, Limerick, Maine
16 articles 1 photo 16 comments

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#RebelStatus

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You stepped out of the box for this one, thats how it get its origiality. It shows a lot in a person. I really like this. 
Miss_Orange SILVER said...
on Jun. 24 2014 at 11:19 am
Miss_Orange SILVER, Makati, Other
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&quot;I&#039;m OK, I&#039;m Fine and I&#039;m alright are the greatest lies people tell each other everyday.&quot; By Me.

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I like this bella, nice sybolism! 
HayatC. PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 24 2014 at 11:15 am
HayatC. PLATINUM, Louisville, Kentucky
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&quot;Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.&quot;

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From an analytical point of view, you're poem personifies a sudden change of fate, a fortunate one. Makes me feel very hopeful and I absolutely loved it! 5/5
BikerPrincess GOLD said...
on Jun. 23 2014 at 6:52 pm
BikerPrincess GOLD, Jerico Springs, Missouri
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This sweet, dark angel with all her secrets and fears. I want to save her.

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I think it's good. I love the imagery