21. The Comfort Of Pain
Live with it
long enough
and pain begins
to feel familiar,
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23. Drowning
They come in waves,
my feelings for you.
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24. A Fallen Leaf
Famous Poem
A trusting little leaf of green,
A bold audacious frost;
A rendezvous, a kiss or two,
And youth for ever lost.Featured Shared StoryI believe this poem is referencing the fleeting duration of the human life span. A leaf in the spring starts out green and tender. Until the frost comes in the fall and gives the leaf a...
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25. Forever
Forever we remain oblivious to the future,
lost to the past and enduring our torture.
Forever we take chances to settle our scores,
losing some battles and winning some wars.Featured Shared StoryVery Inspiring and motivational. You can do anything you put your mind to. Keep having HEART!
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26. A Simple Plan
Simple Sam was a simple man.
He lived each day by a simple plan.
Enjoy your life and live while you can.
Make each day count and take a stand. -
27. Nothing Gold Can Stay
Famous Poem
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour. -
28. The Terrifying Thing About Love
It is a terrifying thing
to watch love
walk in your direction
when you believeFeatured Shared StoryVery well written and, in my opinion, very true. I like it and agree totally with it.
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29. Underface
Famous Poem
Underneath my outside face
There's a face that none can see.
A little less smiley,
A little less sure,Featured Shared StoryWhat a perfect poem! At times we could basically tell how people were feeling despite their facial expressions. It was in their eyes the tell- tale signs that led us to see at least the...
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30. Someday
Someday you will cry for me
Like I cried for you.
Someday you'll miss me
Like I missed you.Featured Shared StoryThat's a wonderful recovery poem. I believe that if one does all they can to make a relationship work and it doesn't, then it's time to move on. And for the one who put their all into it,...
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31. The Opposite Is Also True
They say it's sweet that we laugh
because our bodies literally
can't contain the
joy.Featured Shared StoryYeah, it is actually true. When we cry, we get relief from the pain.
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32. Don't Neglect Your Love
Love is like a bicycle
Left out in the storm
If it's not protected
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33. The Marching Heart
I believe the beating in our hearts
was put there to remind us
that even when we feel alone in the world,
a part of us marches on, -
34. Secrets Under Trees
Tiny little secrets
Get buried in the dirt,
And if they were dug up,
Someone would probably get hurt,Featured Shared StoryI don’t know if that’s true, because sometimes it's better to hide the hurtful secrets because the world these days will probably laugh at you then do nothing for a few days then decide...
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35. What Are Heavy?
Famous Poem
What are heavy? Sea-sand and sorrow;
What are brief? Today and tomorrow;
What are frail? Spring blossoms and youth;
What are deep? The ocean and truth.Featured Shared StoryIt’s pure perfection, this poem. It couldn't have been said any better and yet be any more poetic and precise. Beautiful.
This poem shall stand the test of time,
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36. The Time Between
Somewhere between
hello and goodbye
a whole life happened.
And now, I am left to wonder -
37. My Love Is Gone
Lord, hear my prayer oh so dear.
My heart is aching; my mind isn't clear.
My love has left me; it hurts my soul.
Without that love, I don't feel whole.Featured Shared StoryI know how you feel. My boyfriend left me last summer. Today would have been our anniversary. I feel so empty without him. I tried dating again, but he's always on my mind. I loved him, I...
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38. Little Baby
Little baby, oh so small
One day you will be big and tall
I watch you while you laugh and play
My love for you grows every dayFeatured Shared StorySo true. Before you know it the baby has grown. To a real mom they will forever be your babies.
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39. The Hand Of Fate
There is no reason to feel troubled
if your path has not been made clear to you yet.
When you remain true to your spirit,
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40. I Love To Breathe In
Homely aromas
of freshly baked bread.
Scents of the garden
infused in my head.Featured Shared StoryAnn, this is so beautiful. I have a lump in my throat. Once again, you have an ability with such ease to create a masterpiece in just a few words. The fragrances you chose to mention are...
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