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November 4, 2012
By BilbroSwaggins SILVER, Blountstown, Florida
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"Only the rocks live forever, so it matters not how long we live, but how we live." -Native American Proverb

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To be poetic,
Must one use the word “one”?
To be poetic,
Must I write a cheesy metaphor for life?
To be poetic,
Must I write with the skill of Shakespeare?

To be poetic
Is merely natural.
To be poetic,
I put my thoughts into words.
To be poetic,
I write with a smile

© Samantha M., Bethel, CT

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BilbroSwaggins SILVER said...
on Nov. 10 2012 at 11:43 pm
BilbroSwaggins SILVER, Blountstown, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Only the rocks live forever, so it matters not how long we live, but how we live.&quot; -Native American Proverb

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Thanks! I will be sure to read your articles!
HannaBella said...
on Nov. 8 2012 at 1:37 pm
HannaBella, Beverly Hills, California
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What an awesome poem about poetry! Loved it!