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My Body’s Favored Defense Mechanism
April 3, 2009
To Laugh
A moment where I can escape the trials of this world.
Where I can numb my mind.
My body’s favored defense mechanism.
A way of loosing all thoughts.
A way to forget the pain.
Yet, a way to remember.
When in doubt, laugh.
To cry
A moment where I can escape the trials of this world.
Where I can numb my mind.
My body’s favored defense mechanism.
A way of loosing all thoughts.
A way to forget the pain.
Yet, a way to remember.
When in doubt, cry
© Caroline C., Hingham, MA
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RheaD.Ravenfinger BRONZE said...
on May. 12 2009 at 2:45 pm
Okay, I read your profile and pretty much all of the books and movies and I LOVE THOSE TOO! Ah! So cool to find someone who loves Hornatio Hornblower. Anyway I like your poem. I agree with the laughter and crying because sometimes when I'm stressed I get kind of crazy and I smile weird and I start to laugh. And crying, sometimes I like it when I have a cry because I hate crying but anyway good poem.
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i like this one - i like the comparison between the two -especially how they are both a "defense mechanism." it's neat.