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Thin Ice

January 14, 2012
By recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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&quot;These are the times that try men&#039;s souls.&quot; - Thomas Paine.<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could&#039;ve been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.&quot; - On the Water Front<br /> <br /> &quot;This is my place of failure.&quot;

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Happiness was our lake
But you fell through the ice
Got a glance of misery
He looked so nice

He puts his arms around you
As I'm slowly frowning
His lips meet yours
While you're really drowning

I run out to aid you
But the ice is so thin
And with a sudden cry
It's me who's falling in

You don't even see
How I struggle for thee
With each passing breaststroke
My life's leaving me!

*You don't even see
That he'll cause you great pain,
Tear out your beautiful heart,
Just leave you insane,

If only, if only...
You'd turn back around,
Back to the arms
That kept you sound,

If only, if only..
You'd flee from that voice*
But it's too late you see?
You've made the wrong choice.

© Xiao H., Naperville, IL

The author's comments:
This piece is special because it's a compilation between me and "WrittenEmotions"


Everything in between the two * (astericks) Is her work which was reworded to fit the piece.

You should check out her work, it's great!
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.king. SILVER said...
on Feb. 4 2012 at 9:20 am
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
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That's beautiful Recurr, I'm surprised to see that you made a rhyming poem, you said you have no interest in rhymes, This here is pretty good, Congrats to you and WrittenEmotions !
HiddenAngelInTheDark PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 4 2012 at 8:55 am
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Beautiful writing Recurring and you are right we don't realize the affect of our decides until something happens
raeee GOLD said...
on Jan. 25 2012 at 8:58 pm
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i love it! you're too talented!
Yaya21 GOLD said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 6:10 pm
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I REALLY LIKE THIS!!
Tbug1997 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 6:02 pm
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wonderful i loved it
Mani2x SILVER said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 4:23 pm
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I loved this & it reminded me of something I wen through. Your a great writer
browneyedgirl1996 said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 7:03 am
so pretty!!
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Woah, it's like you could read my mind, I always notice I've made the wrong choice far too late. Anyways, I love it...in a sad way...sooo sadical. Precious, keep writing!!!
Wonderment DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 23 2012 at 8:56 pm
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Nice. This is really good. 5 stars.