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If It Would Make You Happy...

November 9, 2009
By withoutamuse DIAMOND, Dewey, Oklahoma
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If it would make you happy,
I'd fingerpaint the skies,
With every single reason,
Why I'll love you all my life.

And if I were a princess,
I'd abdicate my throne,
If it would make you happy,
And, with you, I'd build our home.

And if you needed silence,
I'd sit and hold your hand,
If it would make you happy,
I'd never ask, just understand.

And if I were the reason,
You always had to cry,
If it would make you happy...
I'd even say goodbye.

© Kelly L., Brooklyn , NY

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Cameandgonesmarty ELITE said...
on Jul. 7 2011 at 6:27 pm
Cameandgonesmarty ELITE, North Vancouver, Other
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"One day, your life will flash before your eyes; make sure it's worth watching."

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so cute and so true
lemondrop16 SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 5:00 am
lemondrop16 SILVER, Winchester, Indiana
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this is probably my favorite poem so far. nice job. (:
x_Topscore_x BRONZE said...
on Apr. 19 2011 at 3:59 pm
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils&quot; ... - Louis Hector Berlioz

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Amazing job! Gives me goose-bumps every time I read it :D
Never_Say_Never BRONZE said...
on Feb. 9 2011 at 6:50 pm
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Amazing and true. You have a talent, keep writing!
Priya21 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 14 2010 at 11:21 pm
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A beautiful truth.
BiancaMarie SILVER said...
on May. 18 2010 at 12:37 pm
BiancaMarie SILVER, Colchester, Vermont
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better loved then lost then never to have loved at all

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OMG! thatss ahmazing!

coment and rate mine?! (=

Victoriaaa14 said...
on Apr. 16 2010 at 9:39 am
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it was greatt :)
justbe-3 said...
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i absolutely love it! fantastic job!
lilcrazyshygirl BRONZE said...
on Dec. 3 2009 at 9:42 pm
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i loved the last verse! i liked all of itt tho :)
ray1169 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 29 2009 at 8:09 am
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LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!! i love the flow of it. dont stop writing. check out some of my work too comment tell me what you think it will mean everything to me. but i love your work keep writing
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2009 at 11:50 pm
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omigoodness! wow, this is an amazing poem. the flow is perfect, and the last stanza ties the entire poem together :) i just LOVE this piece....LOVE IT!! whoa, 5 stars :) check out some of my work and comment, your opinion would mean a lot!