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My Unnameable

June 1, 2009
By Chicken--Pie SILVER, Higher Bebington, Other
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Why did the moth fall for the star?
The answer to that one is easy by far.

But why did beauty fall for the beast?
She wouldn’t. The fairytale ending has ceased.

But what if she did fall, head over heels?
You can’t imagine how terrible it feels.

To be so afraid of what people think.
The Titanic is sail, crash and sink.

Survivors: One. Casualties: Many.
But which one is one? Which one, if any?

I feel like I’m drowning without any water.
Just pressure and pressure and, look, yet more pressure.

I can’t make things rhyme anymore – like I’d need to.
I can’t write things down like before ‘cause I miss you.

© Steve S., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I wrote this on Holiday in Greece. I got it right first time. I was over-heated an dehydrated, but I managed it.
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on Aug. 4 2021 at 8:58 pm
Rsnail-925 PLATINUM, Boulder, Colorado
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A story has as many versions as it has readers - Winter Of Our Discontent

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Super cool, like it a lot!
Laila.123 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 14 2013 at 12:13 am
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Life&#039;s what you make it.

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Very good and relatable. This is perfect for understanding someone's mood who is going through a break up. I love it!
sarah98 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 27 2013 at 8:48 pm
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ahh love it. check out some of my writing?
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on Jun. 13 2012 at 9:12 am
Shahiro PLATINUM, Johnston, Iowa
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Really well written, good job! Ps. Please check out my work? =-D
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this poem almost made me cry it was that great
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on Jan. 18 2010 at 10:32 am
LolCatzMcGee PLATINUM, London, Hawaii
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love it. all your poetry is really amazing and unique.
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on Oct. 1 2009 at 1:26 pm
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Aw this is really good! The last two lines are so cute. :)
Love_Kills_the_Blind PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 12 2009 at 6:46 pm
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wow...that is the only word that i can think of! its amazing!