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August 8, 2011
By emilybwrites SILVER, Villa Hills, Kentucky
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emilybwrites SILVER, Villa Hills, Kentucky
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last night i lay in bed, looking up at the stars and i thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

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I can see
their shadows
and hear
their murmurs.

They whisper
their secrets
softly,
in my ear.

They complain
that I am
the only one
to listen to them.

They wander
the earth
moaning
for eternity

If only
I could
help them.
If only

© Becky G., Westerville, OH

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emilybwrites SILVER said...
on Oct. 23 2011 at 2:57 pm
emilybwrites SILVER, Villa Hills, Kentucky
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last night i lay in bed, looking up at the stars and i thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

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haha thanks:)
JamesODalaigh BRONZE said...
on Oct. 23 2011 at 7:57 am
JamesODalaigh BRONZE, Bandon, Other
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Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better -Samuel Beckett.<br /> Don&#039;t be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value -Arthur Miller.

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Excellent. Please keep writing.
Anonymous_7 SILVER said...
on Sep. 8 2011 at 9:51 pm
Anonymous_7 SILVER, Branson, Missouri
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-The only time you can get away with murder is when writing a book!

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great job. This makes you think, I like it! Sorry to advertise but could you check out some of my stuff and comment/rate? thanks!
Timekeeper DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 25 2011 at 4:00 pm
Timekeeper DIAMOND, Cary, North Carolina
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I like this a lot, it really fits in well with your other work, you could definitely write an excellent collection of poetry.
Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 23 2011 at 8:07 am
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
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&quot;Everything&#039;s a triangle.&quot; ~ My mother<br /> <br /> &quot;Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it&#039;s the easiest way to be heard.&quot;

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This is pretty good. I like the format and the image this poem instills. Well done :)
Inkling BRONZE said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 9:06 pm
Inkling BRONZE, Cape Coral, Florida
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This is really interesting! I love the image I get in my mind when I read your poem. Keep up the good work!
emilybwrites SILVER said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 5:46 pm
emilybwrites SILVER, Villa Hills, Kentucky
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last night i lay in bed, looking up at the stars and i thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

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shoot, i was replying to tothesea, whoops!
emilybwrites SILVER said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 5:45 pm
emilybwrites SILVER, Villa Hills, Kentucky
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last night i lay in bed, looking up at the stars and i thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

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yes! i did mean to leave it like that, i should have put a period at the end it would have made more sense, sorry to confuse u!
A_____ said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 4:43 pm
A_____, Columbus, Ohio
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Nice!  Did you mean to leave the last line like that? "If only"? Not that I'm objecting.  It's a very unique way to end a piece, and leaves you hanging/wanting more.