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April 6, 2012
By TheGirlWhoReachesForStars SILVER, Morrisville, North Carolina
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TheGirlWhoReachesForStars SILVER, Morrisville, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius. <br /> and its better to be absolutely ridiculous <br /> than absolutely boring.\&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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They come in the dark
Slinking, slipping,
through the feeble barriers you’ve put in place.

They’re clad all in black
Blending, waiting,
crouching silently with their sinister grace.

They know just what to say,
Laughing, lying,
Pulling you in with a smiling face.

They’re the ultimate liars,
convincing, persuading,
Making you believe that you’re safe in their embrace.

They attack when your guard’s down,
Slashing, cutting,
Ripping up your dreams til their shredded as lace.

They come from inside you,
Lurking, Hiding,
They are the darkness that you encase.

© Ranna C., Monmouth Junction, NJ

The author's comments:
Memories are powerful. They can hurt you. And they all come from inside you- you are your own worst enemy.
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TheGirlWhoReachesForStars SILVER said...
on Apr. 23 2012 at 7:50 pm
TheGirlWhoReachesForStars SILVER, Morrisville, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
\&quot;Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius. <br /> and its better to be absolutely ridiculous <br /> than absolutely boring.\&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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Thanks so much for the feedback!! I know what you mean about how there should have been more; I kind of rushed it (: but thanks <3
recurring_resilience SILVER said...
on Apr. 23 2012 at 7:43 pm
recurring_resilience SILVER, Ashburn, Virginia
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&quot;These are the times that try men&#039;s souls.&quot; - Thomas Paine.<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could&#039;ve been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.&quot; - On the Water Front<br /> <br /> &quot;This is my place of failure.&quot;

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Felt like their should have been more.. But well written. :) You captured your theme well! I can't critique the actual structure though because limericks aren't my forte..