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Band Aid

August 6, 2011
By Norma-Bernard GOLD, Moosic, Pennsylvania
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Norma-Bernard GOLD, Moosic, Pennsylvania
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"When a door closes, somewhere out there a window opens."

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Even though I know I’ll regret it,
I rip off the band aid,
And let you scar me again.
Even though I know I’ll cry,
When I smell you cologne lingering in my hair,
I let you kiss my head anyway.
Even though I know I can’t have you,
I let you wrap your arms around me,
Making my cheeks flush.
And when you’re gone again,
The regret washes over me,
And I seal the band aid over my heart,
Knowing it’s only a matter of time,
Before there’s nothing left.

© Alexa T., Pompton Plains, NJ

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Love hurts, and sometimes, it cuts deeper than what a band aid can repare.
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pandagirl312 GOLD said...
on Jun. 6 2012 at 10:23 am
pandagirl312 GOLD, Leawood, Kansas
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I really like the comparison here. Good job!
i<3randall said...
on Sep. 25 2011 at 1:06 pm
I really love this poem, we always give people chances over and over again when they keep hurting us. Your an amazing writer and keep it up ~
Norma-Bernard GOLD said...
on Aug. 14 2011 at 9:55 am
Norma-Bernard GOLD, Moosic, Pennsylvania
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Thank you so much! Now I'm going to check out your work! :) I'm glad you like the poem; I worked really hard on this one.
SweetLove3 said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 7:03 pm
SweetLove3, Scranton, Arkansas
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I like your writing. It is very good. And I can relate to these feelings. Completely. Great job!!!