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LenMcC1
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since 1999-11-09
Posts 68


0 posted 2000-04-30 02:45 AM


Devote

Devote
Devoting my life
To an endless smile
Seek
Seeking a way
To smile and disobey

Feel
Feel the wind
As it brushes skin
Smell
Smell the sin
As we all grin

Come to our side and be my friend
Your passion will get you in
If you die on the way
You will only cement your legacy

Hear
Hear a Heart
That beats for you
Love
Love a man
Who does not understand

Grieve
Grieve for me
If you ever leave
Believe
Believe in us
Though I’m not much

Take me with if you say no
What could hurt if I don’t know
To die alone would be your loss
I am always with you every river we cross



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Brad
Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705
Jejudo, South Korea
1 posted 2000-05-03 11:15 PM


Hmmmmm, this is confusing me. Maybe I just don't get it but it seems like your taking words that you find interesting and letting what happens happens -- can't see anything wrong with this type of exercise but I would suggest that you try to make it more concise, create a more din-like effect if you will.

The first stanza is intriguing however. Who's smile are you talking about?

Just an opinion,
Brad

WTVamp
Junior Member
since 2000-05-01
Posts 18
Salem, OR, US
2 posted 2000-05-04 05:09 PM


I like your format, it's almost like a free-write, but obviously formatted into a rythym.  Very fluid and thought out, but still gives a kind of sense of open verse and freedom.  Sounds good!
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