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Death has no sting.

April 14, 2013
By -Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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Hang me up for the world to see,

Let them watch as the blood flows free.

Down my arms, an emotionless face,

On display, the real disgrace.

Crucified for all the lies,

No tears as this body finally dies.

Here's the thing,

Death has no sting.

Life was but a planted seed,

It one day grew.

When life ends,

It begins anew.

Our souls all leave this place,

A simple step in the human race.

So please keep hope, do not cry,

Face this fact, we all have to die.


R.I.P. to my best friend



-Hopeless-

© Joseph S., San Anselmo, CA

The author's comments:
I wrote this shortly after my best friend died, something was on my mind about how it should have been me instead, I had felt like I let him down.
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This article has 19 comments.

LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on May. 30 2013 at 7:46 pm
LexusMarie PLATINUM, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Hopeless.. it's me! Do you remember me? I'm waiting for some new work from you.. you left me hanging! I check all the time and there's never anything there. WHERE ARE YOU. I miss your beautiful work.
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 25 2013 at 6:12 pm
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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Well it works :)
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 25 2013 at 9:45 am
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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Pssssh, I'm definitely not mind blowingly awesome lol. I just manage to write in bulk and hope for the best .=.
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 24 2013 at 7:53 pm
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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Thank you :3 not as good as you obviously because your like mind blowingly awesome but thanks :) always good to hear that someone likes your writing
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 24 2013 at 1:12 pm
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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I read some of your poems and you are very good ^-^ 
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 23 2013 at 8:32 pm
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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Better not!!! hahaha I don't worry. You are a natural! You should check out some of my stuff sometime!!! I would really appreciate it :)
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 23 2013 at 10:52 am
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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Awwwwwh ^-^ the people on here are just so sweet C: thank you so much (: I shall try not to let you down.
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 22 2013 at 6:09 pm
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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you're welcome :D you are soo amazing!!!!! Seriously. I look up to you as a writer :) and a person :3
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 22 2013 at 12:49 pm
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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You flatter me :3 thank you so much! :) 
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 22 2013 at 12:48 pm
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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Omg thank you so much! <3  You probably just made my day with that comment :3 I'm so honored to be one of your favorite writers (: that is just amazing. I don't know you but I love you! xD I am glad that this was able to touch some emotion when you read it, considering the goal in poetry is to influence the readers emotions, to make them feel how you are feeling. I am sooooo honored that you love my writing, and I will be sure to submit some other stuff right now, just for you :) 
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 21 2013 at 7:19 pm
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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You're right. You aren't great. YOU ARE AMAZING!!! :)
LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 21 2013 at 1:17 pm
LexusMarie PLATINUM, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Hey there! I'm back, of course, I have been waiting for new work of yours to be posted! I have a favorites folder ont he side of my computer and one of my folders is called 'favorite writers' and I only have two people in there and you are one of them. I always check from time to time and TODAY you had something up and I was so happy. I am so sorry that you lost your bestfriend, but I am very happy that you are at peace with it and know that you're guardian angle watches over you. (: So, I added this poem to my favorites because I think this is one of the most beautiful things I have read. While reading this I got very emotional. You capture emotions better than most people can ever dream to. I love the title so much. The rhymes are so soft and airy and they just flow so well. The first two lines are so deep! I mean, wow! One of my favorite lines would be, 'Life was but a planted see, It one day grew. When life ends, It begins anew.' That was priceless. Just reading it was so mind-blowing. The way you worded those lines and all the others in here make it so sad and pretty. You ended this so bitter-sweet. Bravo. You're an amazing writer. I am stunned. I will be back to read more of your work! Xoxo!
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 21 2013 at 11:23 am
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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But poetry isn't nearly as sought after as it once was :S  and I'm not that great.  
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 20 2013 at 11:17 pm
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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I doubt I can ever be famous D: but I know he is, my guardian angel <3
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 20 2013 at 7:49 pm
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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:) hey now!!! Don't say that! You never know what could happen. All great writers at one point doubted themselves.
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 20 2013 at 10:31 am
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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I agree he is (: my guardian angel <3 and omg I wish D: no way I will ever be famous though lol.
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 19 2013 at 7:41 pm
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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You are soo welcome :) just remember that they are in a better place. You are seriously an amazing writer so keep doing it because you're gonna be famous!!! :D
-Hopeless- GOLD said...
on Apr. 19 2013 at 6:28 pm
-Hopeless- GOLD, Hudson, Indiana
16 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The lines that have no rhyme, are the ones that mean the most&quot; -Me-<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you with me, or will you fall to your knees?&quot; - We came as romans-

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Awwh thank you so much sleeping beauty (: and it's okay, I am at peace with it.
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 19 2013 at 9:42 am
sleeping-beauty_gurl PLATINUM, Helena, Montana
25 articles 2 photos 102 comments

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&quot;There are none so blind as those who refuse to see&quot;

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0.0...just...speechless. That is amazing. I am so sorry about your loss. Great job as always! :)