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Why I Write MAG

September 30, 2008
By Anonymous

I write to create
In the world’s massive novel
A page of my own

© Anonymous

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I wrote this poem to express my passion for writing. Writing is my way to have my voice heard.
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ILiveToRead PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 27 2022 at 2:42 pm
ILiveToRead PLATINUM, Wailuku, Hawaii
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I holds such depth and meaning in such a short span of words, can anything quite match the art of the pen?
newteenboi said...
on Sep. 10 2020 at 10:32 am
newteenboi, Moore, Oklahoma
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Great work i love it.
marvelousamazinggirl BRONZE said...
on Nov. 17 2019 at 7:43 pm
marvelousamazinggirl BRONZE, ..., Other
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Favorite Quote:
There are things you don't want to happen, but have to accept.<br /> Things you don't want to know, but have to learn.<br /> And people you can't live without, but have to let go.

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Nice! :)
Ellie-Burns PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 26 2018 at 9:21 pm
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This is so relatable and beautiful. Absolutely beautiful
EHRollTide SILVER said...
on Oct. 9 2018 at 11:25 am
EHRollTide SILVER, Madeira, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."<br /> --Paul McCartney, "The End"

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A simple truth but certainly a lot of depth. Brilliant.
zakary said...
on Apr. 6 2016 at 3:32 pm
you should keep writing
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You have a great passion for writing! KEEP IT UP!
ItsTimeToBegin PLATINUM said...
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"In the world's massive novel" Wow.
authoress17 SILVER said...
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&quot;If there is no such thing as magic...then what is writing?.&quot;-authoress17 (me)

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Awesome! This conveys your feelings and emotions about writing perfectly. I can tell your very passionate about it. Wonderful work.
dgeileen PLATINUM said...
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Amazing! You'll definitely create a page of your own with this type of writing :)
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
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I'm glad this has 279 or 280 comments! You deserve it, Emily. So true. You haiku is absolutely beautiful and inspiring, and so very true. This is one of the reasons why I write too. You have such a talent, to be able to put power into few words. You are a wonderful person and writer. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing this! ^_^
guard-girl GOLD said...
on Aug. 29 2014 at 8:14 am
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I think you just characterized in just 17 syllables a reason why teens, kids, and adults alike all write. Great job! :)
Caesar123 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 24 2014 at 1:05 am
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Pretty good! Keep up the good work!
Longlegs GOLD said...
on Aug. 11 2014 at 12:30 pm
Longlegs GOLD, Greeneville, Tennessee
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Great work - well done! You're so creative...
sneha.s.nair BRONZE said...
on Aug. 3 2014 at 1:06 pm
sneha.s.nair BRONZE, Palakkad,kerala, Other
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emily you done a great work.poem is quite delicate & touching
bookmaniac PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 18 2014 at 2:19 am
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This is beautifully simple and complex all at once. Great job!
santiara BRONZE said...
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This is a reason i write too .
Coulperingcircus SILVER said...
on Jan. 16 2014 at 9:17 pm
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wow this is great
SweetDarkness PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 1 2013 at 5:40 am
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Amazing! You managed to simplify something otherwise difficult or lengthy  to explain.
dinks PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 20 2013 at 9:34 pm
dinks PLATINUM, Hinsdale, Illinois
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Love this, you managed to simplify something that is sometimes almost unexplainable, keep it up!