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April 23, 2008
By Anonymous

i asked my father if i could swim,
and he said that i would drown.
The Sea would imprison me – he said
if my feet had left the ground.

So i walked out to the water,
and cried out – how ’bout now!
He said, a little bit further, Son,
and then you’ll leave the ground.

i stepped on sand then stone,
from hollow ground to sturdy.
The sky was at my level as I
gazed at the birdie.

The Sea brought me a new idea,
the urge to flee to the high.

i asked my Father if i could fly,
and he said, sure, Son – go try.

i jumped as high as i could.
Still, i landed on the ground.
i saw my Father pull on a chain,
then i knew that i was bound.

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Lanae BRONZE said...
on Nov. 15 2009 at 12:00 pm
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awesome poem =)
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I really like this : ) Nice job!

If you could, please check out 'Waiting'

Thank you : )
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cleverly fabricated:).
Kazy said...
on Nov. 14 2009 at 6:26 pm
wow..

that was moving.!

It was very good.
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That is so sad. very good, keep writing
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This is really good, no wonder it got so many comments. :D

Keep writing.
cheerchick90210 said...
on Nov. 12 2009 at 9:26 am
awesome poem
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This poem was brilliant. I can tell you have a future in poetry, writing in general. I was pleased to read it
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wow this is amazing. the visual you give is amazing. i love it
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I didn't really like the style, but I adored the emotion.

I don't think you are ever really bond to someone or something unless you let yourself be.
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its amazing, this poem is very excellent. its deep and just all around wonderful.
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I liked this poem.. really good.. great job..
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Wow this was very touching..you are a great writer..keep it up! if you have time could you read my poem "Guess i had it coming" please
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This is a really good poem. It seems you are reflecting one one's self. I like it. =]
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I'm making a wild throw out- maybe this piece is religious? And his Father is God himself ? Seems to me. Beatiful.
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Wow. That was purely touching!
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wow nice poem that was super cute i liked so much
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Love this. This poem makes me wince though...it's sad and ambitious and determined and hopeful and uplifting until the end when you're brought down and held back with the 'chain' in the poem....