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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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Shonna GOLD said...
on Dec. 6 2012 at 5:23 pm
Shonna GOLD, Phoenix, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;the most dangerous moment comes with victory.&quot;

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Girl, never was spoken any truer words.
Puzzle PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 26 2012 at 5:07 pm
Puzzle PLATINUM, Orem, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
When life gives you lemons,<br /> Eat them.<br /> They do not taste that bad.<br /> <br /> Life is like autumn.<br /> Stop to crunch the pesky leaves.<br /> <br /> Love is... let me think...<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t judge a book by its cover.<br /> <br /> Poetry is a way to put words to things that are unexplainable.

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Yeah... I suppose I am this jerk. I have been told it too many times, and when my friend told me to read this poem on teenink, I was hurt. Thank you... you have brought me back to reality and that helped me more than you can believe.
OldYoungOne said...
on Nov. 15 2012 at 3:28 pm
Funnt how this poem describe the I felt about my past crushes.... I like. Come and see about my poems sometime I'd appreciate the comments and rate
Mickey17 SILVER said...
on Nov. 15 2012 at 11:18 am
Mickey17 SILVER, Life, Wisconsin
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this really made me think. thank you
onehappyaster SILVER said...
on Nov. 8 2012 at 1:27 am
onehappyaster SILVER, Holmview, Other
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Wow! Incredible! I could relate entirely, look forward to more :D
TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 7 2012 at 8:23 pm
TaylorWintry DIAMOND, Carrollton, Texas
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&quot;Never fear shadows. They simply mean there&#039;s a light shining somewhere nearby.&quot; - Unknown

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I loved this! Great job!
dotsonboy99 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 1 2012 at 11:10 am
dotsonboy99 BRONZE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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yolo

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i liked the line . i love your cocky smile  
Sissybug2012 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 18 2012 at 9:40 am
Sissybug2012 PLATINUM, Union, Missouri
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&quot;the greatest thing you&#039;ll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return.&quot; -MOULIN ROUGE (song lyrics)

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Very good flow. I liked it a lot.
MSBCBB said...
on Oct. 17 2012 at 10:12 am
MSBCBB, Goose Creek, South Carolina
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The rhyming was unneeded, only a certain amount of words can ryhme. And you're hiding. I don't feel as if this guy is a jerk. This is petty and cliche. The repetition wasn't effective, I felt as if it was kind of redundant.
NotWriting_Bazinga PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 15 2012 at 11:13 am
NotWriting_Bazinga PLATINUM, Park Rapids, Minnesota
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&quot;She thought in Italics and felt in CAPITALS.&quot; Henry James, Jr<br /> &quot;The terrible part is the truth is the only thing you want to hear.... but the last thing you want to admit.&quot; Casey Dalton

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It is so simple... yet so intense. Totally relateable and sad. i love it.
Misfit95 said...
on Oct. 12 2012 at 7:32 pm
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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Ah, yes. I had a "jerk" of my own before....As a matter of fact, I was engaged to him at one point...But I learned my lesson.  You did a wonderful job with this poem. :)
tatertot15 SILVER said...
on Oct. 10 2012 at 2:05 pm
tatertot15 SILVER, West Bend, Wisconsin
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Just as everyone else is saying, it is very easy to relate. I have a 'jerk' of my own
stillhuman SILVER said...
on Oct. 9 2012 at 12:08 pm
stillhuman SILVER, Lexington, North Carolina
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Stand for whats right even if your standing alone :)

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I love this poem because I think that all teenagers can relate. Very well written and the word choice was beautifully exicuted(:
KeidraB said...
on Oct. 1 2012 at 8:33 am
KeidraB, Lorman, Mississippi
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Awesome.....Wonderful Word Choice!!!
remember16 SILVER said...
on Sep. 27 2012 at 7:08 am
remember16 SILVER, WhiteLake, Michigan
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this is amazing, i can relate to this.... !!!!!
1doodlebug0 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 25 2012 at 2:02 pm
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You just made me cry... that sounds just like my ex-boyfriend who is still in love with me and visa -versa...
KayleeG GOLD said...
on Sep. 19 2012 at 9:25 am
KayleeG GOLD, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
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definatly one of my favorite poems!
garshongjasmine SILVER said...
on Sep. 17 2012 at 10:37 am
garshongjasmine SILVER, Accra, Other
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this is beautiful and well written
bloodykittenz GOLD said...
on Sep. 16 2012 at 7:16 pm
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check out my posts! i really love writing and want feedback! ill read yours if you comment and rate!
__katherene said...
on Sep. 12 2012 at 9:54 am
__katherene, Silver Spring, Maryland
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this is really nice, and cute.