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Dustin462
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since 2002-08-09
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Selah, WA

0 posted 2002-08-09 06:05 PM


A CLEAN HAND

Hey buddy
It took awhile to find you
Now that I did
My life changed
I was happy
Time together, fantastic
We became close
Like a dagger and its scabbard
It gave me another reason to live
Then you turned my life upside down
How could you do that to me?
After all I did
I solved your problems
When you needed
A shoulder to cry on
Mine was there
Then for a Moment
I turn my back,
Felt a sharp pain
For you stabbed me
Now I lay here on the floor
Notice blood bled away,
The scars have disappeared
But what happened?



© Copyright 2002 Dustin A. T. - All Rights Reserved
Local Parasite
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1 posted 2002-08-09 06:48 PM


Oh -- COOL... You have a very unique style, a kind of disorganized scattering of thoughts that all come together... I especially like how you ended it abstractly...

I found myself dazzled instantly by the unusual organization of your words, the way everything was tossed together... very vague... very very intriguing!

One thing though, I just HAVE to mention... is that you should really watch the cliches, they can ruin a good poem.  They didn't really harm this one all that much, but I count about three that could be reworded with a little work.  

This reminds me of the way Picasso paints...     I like what you've done here, truly.

Welcome to Passions.

Parasite

[This message has been edited by Local Parasite (08-09-2002 06:49 PM).]

CwboyAtHeart
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since 2001-04-14
Posts 541
Selah, WA, USA
2 posted 2002-08-09 08:22 PM


Nice write, Dustin.  Nice to see you writin'.  I liked this, It was cool how it all kinda came together at the end, all making sense...  Good job.

      - Cody -

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If someboy laughs at me, does that make me funny or just plain stupid?  

paper doll
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since 2002-08-04
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3 posted 2002-08-10 12:36 PM


Welcome to Passions.

Very nicely written first post. I am impressed. The way you flit around really gives the piece an edge. The ending works well and ties in with the opening.

Enjoy it here. Thanks for the read.

~M

Imagination=nostalgia for the past, the absent; it is the liquid solution in which art develops the snapshots of reality.

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4 posted 2002-08-10 06:46 AM



Welcome to Passions, Dustin.  Let us know if you need any help getting around, checking out our guidelines, rules and regs...Looking forward to reading more of your work.  Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting!

write with grace, all others lose face;
"Jo was very tall, thin, ... and reminded one of a colt..." LMA

Dark Enchantress
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5 posted 2002-08-11 03:42 PM


I agree with Local Parasite. The style in which this poem is written makes it interesting. Personally I like a little disorganiztion. It gives it a personal feel.

I do have to agree about the cliches. Do you ever feel like you are constantly repeating yourself? Not literally (well.. sometimes), but in a general sense. Well maybe if you expand a bit in your personal descriptions it'll give the poem that much more to offer both to yourself and to the reader.

I'm certainly no poetic Goddess (although feel free to worship me ) so if you gather nothing from my opinion that's fine. I hope that through Passions itself you do gain something useful to you.

Welcome.

I'm married to Mr.Metaphor. We make love everyday.

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