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June 1, 2012
By BalladOfMonaLisa PLATINUM, Na, Other
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To love and to be loved; to hurt and to be hurt. These are the ideals that make up humanity. ~Me (Lisa)

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Silence.
You never seem to hear me.
I'm like a ghost, shouting and screaming, but you still can't see me.

Why am I invisible?
Why does it seem I've gone hoarse?
Am I really so soft-spoken?

No, you just detest me.
I'm an annoyance, none less.
To recognize me is to turn your back on all of your beliefs.

But..........
Couldn't you? Just this once?
Could you listen to my ever-going voice?

I guess not.
Apparently I am not enough?
Not enough to satisfy your pompous demands?

Oh well.
I don't care, or at least I won't let it show.
I guess I can just whisper goodbye.

© Austin K., Studio City, CA

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Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 28 2013 at 8:43 pm
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York, New York
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&quot;Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light&quot; --Dylan Thomas

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I think the title was my favorite. Even though you asked me to read it, it still drew me in. Very simple yet powerful, and you can emidiatly tell that the person thought about it. Again, wonderful Lisa. Plus its great chatting with you :)
BalladOfMonaLisa PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 26 2013 at 8:49 pm
BalladOfMonaLisa PLATINUM, Na, Other
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To love and to be loved; to hurt and to be hurt. These are the ideals that make up humanity. ~Me (Lisa)

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Thank you :) What did you like most about this particular piece? And I will :)
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 26 2013 at 8:47 pm
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York, New York
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&quot;Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light&quot; --Dylan Thomas

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Brilliant! Nice word choice and great formating. :) Amazing keep rockin