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Burning Bridges MAG

May 15, 2010
By VandaNoon PLATINUM, West Pittston, Pennsylvania
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VandaNoon PLATINUM, West Pittston, Pennsylvania
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what i can remember<br /> is a lot like water<br /> trickling down a page<br /> of the most beautiful colors<br /> -Marie Digby &#039;Unfold&#039;

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I am afraid
Every day
To burn more bridges.

I've poured the gas
And lit the match
And held it in my hand
So long
That I shook.

And I've blown away the flame
And seen my strength blow with it.

I was stronger
On those days
When I dropped the match.

© Alli F., New Ulm, MN

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Apeggy BRONZE said...
on Mar. 27 2011 at 5:28 pm
Apeggy BRONZE, Albion, New York
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A.B.D&quot;A Beautiful Dream&quot;

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Wow, I love this poem:)
secrets said...
on Mar. 26 2011 at 9:40 pm
U over power the bad and r a better person by it. u go beyond what is happening and r brave to do what others havent. I get ur poem it makes sence and helps