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February 18, 2009
By Deecc BRONZE, Enumclaw, Washington
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You say my hair looks like a mane.
I disagree.
Manes belong on lions and I am no animal.

Except for the occasional times when I bare my teeth in anger.
But there’s a part of my animal brain that is still in love with you.

Why?
You only cause me pain, discomfort, and nausea.

The same symptoms cured by a Pepto Bismol tablet.
Next time I see you I’ll make sure to take a couple …

© Kristen S., Northville, MI

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blwblw1 SILVER said...
on Aug. 14 2012 at 8:05 pm
blwblw1 SILVER, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Reading takes you into a world far beyond your eyes can see.<br /> and<br /> L&#039;amor Che More il Sole e L&#039;altre Stelle

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I can relate to this PERFECTLY. Great job :)
purplebutterfly SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:41 pm
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*will instead of with
purplebutterfly SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:40 pm
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this poem was a good one...I think that we all have those days and we all with have those days no matter what goes on in life...
whitetiger303 PLATINUM said...
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Wow so true. I have that problem right now. I keep thinking of my ex amanda. But I'm not that way anymore. I turned my life over to God.
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ooooh, i really love this piece. one of my favorite ones ive read all day. check my stuff out if you want.
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i like it!! check my poems out please?
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Nice Job with this i really like it

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ashley blake said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 11:21 am

This is such a cute peice!!!!I love it so much!!! It was sooo sweet.... what ever you do don't stop writing!!!

 

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i loved this, and i can most definitely relate to this for certain people that i know, lol :P
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this is amazing and completely perfect :)
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i love love love this!
Marlyre PLATINUM said...
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being a leo, i gotta love the mane! this piece sounds almost like you could use it in a conversation... course mine might be different compared to others.... read some of mine?
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truly wonderful, i love the almost passive emotion but also lighthearted emotion. great work :) check out some of mine if you get eh chance. i would love your opinion. keep writing, Mel (:
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very relatible! love it (:
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This might be the most amazing thing I have ever read. keep writing!
Bearded Goth Girl said...
on Mar. 24 2010 at 8:59 am
One word AMAZING
BMMSKN said...
on Mar. 2 2010 at 5:49 pm
LOVE THISSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BMMSKC said...
on Mar. 2 2010 at 9:30 am
HAHA i love this poem
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I like it (:

This is wonderful.
soccerchick6 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 11 2010 at 5:21 pm
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I love this poem! It's creative and funny and just made me laugh. The perfect poem for ex's you dislike :)