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To The Heavens

July 28, 2010
By crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
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&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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She had my eyes,
They said,
The doctors in their crisp white uniforms,
And sympathetic smiles.
Eyes that would never open,
Would never be blinded by love,
Or shocked wide in surprise.

Had she grown,
They said,
She would have had my auburn curls,
But now,
Never will she be called
Carrot top,
Or swish her head from side to side like a,
Pantene commercial.

Now all she has is,
Her little brown box,
Full of my hopes and dreams,
And prayers.
Packed with nine months of stretch marks,
And midnight morning sickness.

I always said that I would love her,
To the,
Heavens and back,
I guess its just to the,
Heavens now.

© Steven S., Marblehead, MA

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This article has 13 comments.

crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 6 2010 at 6:02 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thanks so much!!!
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 6 2010 at 6:01 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thankyou!!!
bbgawd SILVER said...
on Sep. 29 2010 at 9:34 pm
bbgawd SILVER, Millville, New Jersey
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wow this had me thinkin about my aunt who had a child but she died at a younge age
demiandselenalover2 SILVER said...
on Sep. 14 2010 at 8:31 pm
demiandselenalover2 SILVER, Massillon, Ohio
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You know how it hurts when everything falls apart<br /> And it seems like the world is crashing at my feet<br /> You like me the best, when I&#039;m a mess<br /> When I&#039;m my own worst enemy<br /> You make me feel beautiful<br /> When I have nothing left to prove<br /> And I can&#039;t imagine

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i love this keep it up
SarahLand BRONZE said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 1:58 pm
SarahLand BRONZE, Gilbert, Arizona
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This is beautiful, and the meaning is definitely sad. I hope this wasn't from personal experience, though. Thank you for the comments, they brightened my day.
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 3:38 am
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
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&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thankyou so much!!!!
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 3:38 am
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
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&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thanks!!!!!
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 3:38 am
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thankyou!!!
crubs33 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 3:37 am
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
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&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

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Thanks so much :)
purplepebbles BRONZE said...
on Aug. 23 2010 at 6:42 pm
purplepebbles BRONZE, Naples, Florida
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WOW. you said mine was deep... that was unbelievable! ;) Very deep and beautiful. Sad but understandable. POST MORE!!!!!! i loved it. (even though it was sad)
LoveTravelTell GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2010 at 9:48 pm
LoveTravelTell GOLD, Leftoverthere, Florida
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This is precious. I can't imagine the pain. It's almost like there isn't much emotion in it, because too much was felt when the girl died? Either way it's nice.
collegegirladventures GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2010 at 7:42 pm
collegegirladventures GOLD, Mequon, Wisconsin
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Awww!!!! This is really sweet, crubs3! way ta' go! ;)
Calamine16 GOLD said...
on Aug. 20 2010 at 12:02 pm
Calamine16 GOLD, Rochester, Minnesota
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oh my gosh! I could feel what the mother was going through the whole time!! Great description.