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November 10, 2011
By shelby_kat DIAMOND, Warren, Ohio
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shelby_kat DIAMOND, Warren, Ohio
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"I can sum up everything I've learned about life in three words; it goes on." -Robert Frost

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It seemed like he appeared out of nowhere,
a sudden light in the shadows of the room.
Our eyes met,
and electricity set the hair on the back of my neck on end.
Goosebumps gathered on my legs,
and a flash of hot molten lava entered my veins.
I've never wanted anything so bad.

But I had to keep cool,
an iceberg in a sea of fire.
Melted all but too soon,
by the fire in the center of your eyes,
by the sweet softness in your smile,
and by the breathes I couldn't seem to find.

Before I even ask his name...
Before I even say hello...
I already know,
loving him is this deep uprooting passion,
that turns all the colors in the world to red.

© Catherine R., Phoenix, AZ

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stillheartless PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 15 2011 at 4:03 pm
stillheartless PLATINUM, Eugene, Oregon
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&quot;I love you. I love you. I send this message through my fingers and into his, up his arm and into his heart. Hear me. I love you. And I&#039;m sorry to leave you.&quot; -Jenny Downham

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I love it! It's so clear and focused! check my work out sometime?