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March 11, 2015
By Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
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Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

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[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Maybe if I

 

look deeper

 

listen longer

 

press harder

 

the piano

 

will erase my memories.

© Sophia E., Wilmington, DE

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I play the piano a lot, and somebody I know was walking by as I played today, so I did my best to immerse myself in my playing and not think about them.

 

It's difficult.

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This article has 25 comments.

BlondieArts GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2017 at 11:17 pm
BlondieArts GOLD, Harrisonburg, Virginia
11 articles 1 photo 5 comments

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"My world is a deck of cards, you deal with what you're dealt, and make the most of it."

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I LOVE this piece! It's so elegant, clean, and deep.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on May. 12 2015 at 8:41 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, Glass. I hope your piano playing goes well in the future.
AvengeMyBrokenSong GOLD said...
on May. 12 2015 at 12:50 pm
AvengeMyBrokenSong GOLD, WHOOP, New York
18 articles 0 photos 83 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It takes more strength to cry at mid-defeat.&quot;<br /> -Susan Boyle<br /> &quot;The closer you get to the light, the bigger your shadow becomes.&quot;<br /> -Kingdom Hearts

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My piano erases my memories for me......beauts!:) You are so talented.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 30 2015 at 4:48 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you so much, Laura. It means a lot to get that from someone with a magazine article.
lauraxin SILVER said...
on Apr. 28 2015 at 12:22 am
lauraxin SILVER, Livingston, New Jersey
6 articles 0 photos 10 comments

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&ldquo;Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.&rdquo; ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Whenever I'm feeling down, I love losing myself in a piano piece and forgetting that there's anything else but a piano and a book of music and me in the world. Definitely my favorite poem on Teen Ink so far. ^-^
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 13 2015 at 6:55 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, Crow. I don't know if I agree, though, as I can't choose any favorites from my work.
TheBlackCrow901 SILVER said...
on Apr. 13 2015 at 1:37 pm
TheBlackCrow901 SILVER, Chatham, Illinois
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&quot;Let this be your honour: always love more than you are loved and never to be second in this.&quot;

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this has alot of emotion, my favorite of your pieces so far
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 12 2015 at 5:40 am
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, Jasmine. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
jamson BRONZE said...
on Apr. 10 2015 at 3:48 pm
jamson BRONZE, Kelowna, Other
3 articles 0 photos 11 comments

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My philosophy: it&rsquo;s none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier.

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So simple yet elegant!
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 1 2015 at 6:41 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you very much, Doctor. I appreciate your comments on all of my work.
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 1 2015 at 1:22 pm
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM, Anytown, Iowa
44 articles 2 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible. The word itself says &#039;I&#039;m Possible&#039;&quot;

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This is really great! Your poems are so deep and emotional, I really love these! This is lovely. Thank you for sharing your true poetic ability.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 22 2015 at 12:24 am
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you yet again, Ray-senpai. I just have so little inspiration and so little time!
Ray--yo PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 20 2015 at 8:03 pm
Ray--yo PLATINUM, Kathmandu, Other
43 articles 2 photos 581 comments

Favorite Quote:
God Makes No Mistakes. (Gaga?)<br /> &quot;I have hated the words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.&quot; -Liesel Meminger via Markus Zusac, &quot;The Book Thief&quot;

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Yeah, we all dislike the blue-black thing :p But I still think my last comment describes how I feel about it, though. (By the way, even your feedbacks and forum posts are entertaining. I really hope to read more of you soon.)
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 20 2015 at 7:04 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Ahh, thank you again. I wonder if this poem is like The Dress (which I hate to bring up again, I'm sorry) and every time you see it it looks different.
Ray--yo PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 19 2015 at 9:58 am
Ray--yo PLATINUM, Kathmandu, Other
43 articles 2 photos 581 comments

Favorite Quote:
God Makes No Mistakes. (Gaga?)<br /> &quot;I have hated the words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.&quot; -Liesel Meminger via Markus Zusac, &quot;The Book Thief&quot;

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Upon reading this again, I can't seem to find it humorous, or even 'dark', for that matter. Your poem suddenly seems to have become this artistic expression of pain. It is amazing how something so short has invoked such a wide range of emotions, amazing!
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 17 2015 at 6:28 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, RobotPenn. I'm glad you feel my emotions.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 17 2015 at 6:26 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, Lolo. My spacing tends to always be that way due to it looking more 'clean'.
RobotPenn. SILVER said...
on Mar. 17 2015 at 10:53 am
RobotPenn. SILVER, El Paso, Texas
8 articles 1 photo 81 comments

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&quot;Profound change is cumulative.&quot;

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Beautiful! Suddenly, within a few lines, there's a story. And it's heartbreaking in its simplicity. Very well done! I love it! :)
LoloG SILVER said...
on Mar. 16 2015 at 8:25 pm
LoloG SILVER, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
9 articles 0 photos 13 comments

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&quot;Becoming fearless isn&#039;t the point. That&#039;s impossible. It&#039;s learning how to control your fear, and to be free from it.&quot; -Veronica Roth

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This is really mysterious, and could have multiple meanings. I like your use of spacing between the lines to create more feeling. I like it!
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 16 2015 at 6:53 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, JRaye! I'm glad everyone can feel the emotion here. I do my best.