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January 2, 2009
By Christina BRONZE, Clifton, Virginia
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I love your voice,
your soft brown hair.
I love your eyes
and love your stare.

I love your laugh,
your cocky smirk,
your stupid jokes.
You precious jerk,

you know I do.
I want my hands
all through your hair
each treasured strand.

I’m wrapped around
your finger still.
Am I yet yours?
Your love does kill

the things I hold
so close to me
and yet you’re the
best jerk I see.

© Colton D., Lubbock, TX

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Kay.P said...
on May. 18 2014 at 6:23 am
So true i can relate it reminds me of a jerk i know
JJ_Lone PLATINUM said...
on May. 8 2014 at 1:53 pm
JJ_Lone PLATINUM, Davenport, Washington
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its so true!!!!!!!!!
dmax108 BRONZE said...
on May. 5 2014 at 2:41 pm
dmax108 BRONZE, Burley, Idaho
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Favorite Quote:
love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

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why do u love it
dmax said...
on May. 5 2014 at 2:33 pm
i know first hand how tru this story rings to alot of people
JJ_Lone PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 17 2014 at 12:03 pm
JJ_Lone PLATINUM, Davenport, Washington
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love it!!!
Margaret S. said...
on Apr. 7 2014 at 7:43 pm
I love your style. This poem is amazing!
Kylier876 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 6 2014 at 8:49 pm
Kylier876 BRONZE, 1960 Aeronca Ct., Idaho
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;My heart always timidly hides itself behind my mind. I set out to bring down stars from the sky, then, for fear of ridicule, I stop and pick little flowers of eloquence.&rdquo; <br /> ― Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac

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True story.
Shade3043 DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 5 2014 at 9:43 pm
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When I was a boy, I would always hear scary things in the news and my mother would say to me, &quot;Always look for the helpers. Everywhere you look you will always find people helping.&quot; - Fred Rogers

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*Nice to say
Shade3043 DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 5 2014 at 9:42 pm
Shade3043 DIAMOND, Shade3043 Did This, In Case Of Anonymous, Other
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When I was a boy, I would always hear scary things in the news and my mother would say to me, &quot;Always look for the helpers. Everywhere you look you will always find people helping.&quot; - Fred Rogers

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"Ok jerkwad, if you don't have anything to say, SHUT UP!!!!" The hypocrisy is strong with this one.
hemingwhy_me said...
on Mar. 30 2014 at 3:56 pm
I get it completely. This is way too true..
micshea99 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 26 2014 at 9:38 am
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I agree.   
JosiSunny GOLD said...
on Jan. 6 2014 at 1:09 pm
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woah. so true
heartagramflex PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 27 2013 at 11:27 am
heartagramflex PLATINUM, Moore, South Carolina
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&quot;No hope = No fear.&quot; - Peter Steele

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I think you'd like my poem. TeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/592710/Death-Certificate/
MichealMulkey SILVER said...
on Nov. 12 2013 at 10:35 am
MichealMulkey SILVER, Easley, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The thing about music is that, when it hits you, you feel no pain&quot;<br /> -Bob Marley

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this writer* (excuse my assumption)
MichealMulkey SILVER said...
on Nov. 12 2013 at 10:32 am
MichealMulkey SILVER, Easley, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The thing about music is that, when it hits you, you feel no pain&quot;<br /> -Bob Marley

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Most of these simple poems that may or may not be low quality recieve so many comments because they are highly contriversial topics world wide. weather or not you believe this poem was produced with proper "craftmanship" or "creativity" and "originality", this females objective was to reach readers and others that have either felt this pain and conflict or can relate to this type of situation. simply put, I believe this was very succesful. Good job kid.
Nicole143 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 10 2013 at 1:10 pm
Nicole143 BRONZE, CENTENNIAL, Colorado
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&quot;I am haunted by humans&quot; -The Book Thief

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it is a cliché topic but the thoughts and style are very original and i love it 
forever210 said...
on Nov. 8 2013 at 11:17 am
forever210, Mckinney, Texas
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&quot;You must be the change, you want to see in he world.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~ Gandhi

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I love this
beeurself550 said...
on Oct. 27 2013 at 2:17 pm
yeah ok, jerkwad, there are a lot of ppl who like this poem so forget you.  this is a really good poem and try not to ruin it for everyone else.  and remeber the golden rule, if you dont have anything nice to say, SHUT UP!!!
alex_gold SILVER said...
on Oct. 24 2013 at 6:23 pm
alex_gold SILVER, Southlake, Texas
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&#039;You can approach the act of writing with nervousness, excitement, hopefulness, or even despair - the sense that you can never completely put on the page what&#039;s in your mind and heart. You can come to the act with your fists clenched and your eyes narrowed, ready to kick ass and take down names. You can come to it because you want a girl to marry you or because you want to change the world. Come to it any way but lightly. Let me say it again: you must not come lightly to the blank page.&#039;<br /> <br /> Stephen King

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@ carlmarks15 You have obviously never been in a situation like what is described above. Christina made the topic her own and did a beautiful job with it. You are right, it is cliche, but it is also very original. I understand you are only trying to give constuctive criticism, but next time try being NICE about it.
PunkRockPrincess1031 SILVER said...
on Oct. 22 2013 at 2:14 pm
PunkRockPrincess1031 SILVER, Spencerville, Ohio
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&quot;Is there a right way for being strong? Feels like I&#039;m doin&#039; things all wrong.&quot; ~SWS

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I personally like how the writer uses a cliched topic (will not disagree on that) and makes it their own. Some people may not see the depth in this poem but because I am going through this exact same thing right now, the poem really got to me. Maybe the editors thought that since it was such a cliched topic, many people could relate to it. I liked this poem and am glad that it made it into the magazine:)