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One of those Moods

May 5, 2014
By JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

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"Gee, how do I put this. By any chance, do you –"


Ever feel like
you could take a washcloth
and wipe the clouds away
if only you had one?

Ever feel like
you could drench these dull trees
in so much vibrant, lively green
if only your leaves would stick?

Ever feel like
you could save the whole world's ears
from all of Top 40's nauseating garbage
if only 104.5 would accept your iPod?

Ever feel like
you could, actually should, say something so thought-
provoking it would transform a point of view
if only you had the gift of projection?

Ever feel
the aching urge, deep down,
to do something really good
if only you could escape
this suffocating yellow school bus?


"–oh, I’m sorry, you're up next? Don't mind me, I'm just in one of those talkative moods. Lemmie let you out real quick - there ya go. Nice talking to you!"

© Emily L., Redmond, OR

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This article has 9 comments.

CelebrateDifferences said...
on Aug. 26 2014 at 10:35 pm
CelebrateDifferences, Long Island, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Gods of Olympus.&rdquo; Piper stared at Leo. &ldquo;What happened to you?&rdquo;<br /> His hair was greased back. He had welding goggles on his forehead, a lipstick mark on his cheek, tattoos all over his arms, and a T-shirt that read HOT STUFF, BAD BOY, and TEAM LEO.<br /> &ldquo;Long story,&rdquo; he said.&rdquo;

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hahahahahhaaha I detect humor! I really enjoyed reading your piece.
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 14 2014 at 1:24 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
43 articles 10 photos 523 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

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Thanks so much! :)
HudaZav SILVER said...
on Jun. 13 2014 at 9:37 am
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
8 articles 6 photos 390 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible; the word itself says &#039;I&#039;m possible&#039;!&quot; -Audrey Hepburn

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This poem is really deep, it really made me think of the underlying meaning. Brilliant use of metaphors too!
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on May. 31 2014 at 7:36 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

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Yeah, I gotcha. See, I tried to do certain amounts of words in each stanza, but now I see I should've gone with sylables - thanks! :)
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on May. 31 2014 at 7:35 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
43 articles 10 photos 523 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

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Thank you! :)
WOWriting SILVER said...
on May. 31 2014 at 8:49 am
WOWriting SILVER, Broadstairs, Other
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Like it :) makes me think... my only critisizm is that some word choices are odd. Maybe that's just me? I don't know :)
WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on May. 31 2014 at 7:35 am
WinterRose76 SILVER, Ok., Florida
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Favorite Quote:
Arise and be all that you dream - Flyleaf

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This poem is really interesting and unique. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! 5/5
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on May. 11 2014 at 8:37 pm
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
43 articles 10 photos 523 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

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Thanks! :)
Cassie_Monroe BRONZE said...
on May. 11 2014 at 12:47 am
Cassie_Monroe BRONZE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3 articles 0 photos 37 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I am trying to find myself. Sometimes that&#039;s not easy.&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe<br /> <br /> &quot;Fear is stupid; So are regrets&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far.&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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I like it : ) I look forward to more of your work !