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I could breathe

November 21, 2014
By AliciaMarzolf DIAMOND, Cupertino, California
AliciaMarzolf DIAMOND, Cupertino, California
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The rain pitter-patters outside of my bedroom window
Gentle tap dancing against the earth
As I lay doing homework on my bedroom floor
I am smiling and tapping out the rain’s rhythm with my pencil
I am happy
Today we shared my white earbud headphones
You had the left ear one
I had the right
Our heads weren’t even three inches apart
But, despite the clichés, I could breathe as your hair brushed against my cheek
I can breathe around you
So you are a first for me
I am not shy and nervous like I usually am around those whom I have felt this way for
I hold my head high and feed off your confidence
I am strong now, and that makes me proud of myself
But let’s take a step back
You are honestly the most interesting person I have ever met
Every fact about yourself, every word you say, is so intriguing that I could spend days listening to your lips move as our eyes connect like two opposite ends of a bridge
Because when we talk we never break each other’s gaze
And I can breathe as we look at each other
So you are a first for me



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on Nov. 29 2014 at 10:49 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

This is absolutely, beautiful and sweet. I love it. :) I can connect to this, a lot.    This is just talentedly and beautifully and wonderfully well-written. I can say that I can connec to that feeling where I can breathe.    I am so glad and honored, that I know you for you are a wonderful and talented and beautiful writer and person, filled with light and greatness and talent and beauty; and so, so much more. Please, keep that in mind because 'tis true and you are more.    Thank you so much, my friend! For sharing this! :)