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Why I Write MAG

September 30, 2008
By Anonymous

I write to create
In the world’s massive novel
A page of my own

© Anonymous

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I wrote this poem to express my passion for writing. Writing is my way to have my voice heard.
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freetobe8080 SILVER said...
on Jan. 8 2011 at 9:00 pm
freetobe8080 SILVER, Powhatan, Virginia
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Awesome poem :)
CoolBreeze PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 21 2010 at 12:41 pm
CoolBreeze PLATINUM, Winnemucca, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
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You are truely gifted. You imbue the very essence of a writer in this haiku
AishaDae GOLD said...
on Dec. 20 2010 at 10:09 pm
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Well of coarse it's short, it's a haiku!
Bewick BRONZE said...
on Dec. 18 2010 at 10:49 am
Bewick BRONZE, Handforth, Kentucky
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This is very pretty! Reminds me of a scene in Dead Poets Society, a truely magificent film :)
just-a-joy GOLD said...
on Dec. 18 2010 at 1:18 am
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short but says a lot so true
bestseller12 said...
on Dec. 16 2010 at 3:50 pm
That was amazing. Simple and original. Great :)
Bush the Liberator said...
on Dec. 15 2010 at 9:31 am
A life-changing haiku.
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on Nov. 26 2010 at 2:11 pm
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That's really beautiful :)

Keep writing!

"You write yourself out of your existance and into something you can understand." I really like that.

WindDancer GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2010 at 2:09 pm
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This is really good! I once read a quote online (sorry I don't know who by) that read "I read to escape, I write to confront". I think that is so true. And keep writing, you have a gift and if you're passionate about something, you should never stop!
starlight26 GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2010 at 11:06 am
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YES!! I AGREE this was really good. I believe that writing should be  a gateway to expression and creativity. Of course everyone enjoys learning that other people like their writing, but I think it should also be personal and moving. Great job with the haiku. I LOVED IT! Check out some of my work if you'd like. THANKS. :)
Undefined Creativity said...
on Nov. 15 2010 at 12:39 pm
I love this Haiku. It is one of the best I've ever read. I understand what you are saying and I feel just as you do. More teen writers need to share this theme and stick with it.  Great work
LilEd BRONZE said...
on Nov. 12 2010 at 3:47 pm
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Thats exactley how I feel about writing too
NeopolitanDream BRONZE said...
on Nov. 10 2010 at 5:42 am
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This is really good! I feel that every budding writer can relate to this! Well done!
kaileydelrey BRONZE said...
on Nov. 7 2010 at 5:53 pm
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This is PERFECT! Amazing.... :)
rock175 said...
on Nov. 4 2010 at 9:44 pm
Wow!!! Terrific poem!!! So meaningful in so few words!!
misswindsor BRONZE said...
on Nov. 4 2010 at 9:00 pm
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Wow!!! I absoutley LOVE this poem. I like how it is very terse and simple.
FunFace GOLD said...
on Nov. 4 2010 at 7:41 pm
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there are so many posts here that i doubt mine will change anything but i wanted to tell you how much this poem took what i felt and turned those feelings into words.  i have always written stories to leave my mark, i read alot and i want to give something back.  You expressed those feelings so beutifully.

Amazing work!!

BabyZippee06 said...
on Nov. 3 2010 at 5:22 pm
wow. i read this and all i could say was 'wow'. i think im gonna write a poem...
Ariel_Rosario BRONZE said...
on Oct. 13 2010 at 4:14 pm
Ariel_Rosario BRONZE, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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This has inspired me to write a piece of my own!

You're amazing. So much power and meaning within three lines.

LadyMoon DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 13 2010 at 11:47 am
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This poem is so short and simple but it carries such powerful meaning. Definently one of my faves!