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The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 12, 2008, 6:36 PM: |
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Hey everyone. I have developed the One Word Challenge on my myspace and other community sites. The mission is to allow others to see how one word can make a difference. Let me show you how. Please tell me one word and I will use it as a topic in a poem written by me.
This may seem hard, but it took practice, motivation and creativity throughout the past two years. I would like to influence others to do the challenge but for now, I shall show you the method. Please, anyone, suggest a word and I'll write a poem. Thanks for your support. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Koala said Jun 12, 2008, 6:51 PM: |
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comfortable |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 12, 2008, 7:53 PM: |
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[Word challenge word: comfortable]
Summer Love The butterflies, Are in flight to the blue skies. The lover in a white dress, Shining in the sun to impress.
Hands meet and then eyes dance close. The warmth of the affection of nose to nose. Eskimo kisses begin to seize the scene, Butterfly kisses seduce the teen.
A bond so close and so real, Unexplainable emotions are what they feel. The puffy white clouds design the sky, As the butterflies take a flight way up high.
A perfect relationship it may seem to be, As comfortable as you were, When you were once with me. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Nicole said Jun 13, 2008, 12:38 AM: |
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wow! ok… my turn - hug |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 12:31 PM: |
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[Word challenge word: hug]
The Truth Hurts Emotions extending, Far beyond their reach. Extensive bending, A whisper as a speech.
Tender and soothing, Three words come to my ear. The emotions change quickly, And the reach was now near.
A statement of emotion, Lingered inside my mind. A little white lie, Was there to find.
The kind act of emotion, Turned into a dagger to my heart. When the hug became deadly, From a whisper that tore me apart.
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Erika said Jun 13, 2008, 12:43 PM: |
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wow those are truely amazing i am very impressed! let's see what you can come up with for “Feet” :) I know it's an odd one, but I think some intresting words could be put together for this and make something grand! |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Raz said Jun 13, 2008, 2:33 PM: |
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I´l play this game =) First timer so bare with me… [Word challenge word: feet]
in a world of change Nothing will ever be the same A sequense of controled falls the soft earth, catching my feet as I walk in my imaginery sleep sinking down slightly as I weep Looking down trough the heap Did they truly sink that deep? I strugle to pull out I scream and shout a whisper in my ear I surender, to those I hold dear in my roots I seek to create my very own, happy feet give me another week Curage so to speak ————————- Fun game =) Next word: Slow |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 4:18 PM: |
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Very good for a first timer. You should practice the One Word Challenge all the time to even become greater. =] Hm, slow, that should be interesting for me …. thanks |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 4:47 PM: |
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[Word challenge word: slow ]
All of a sudden The caterpillar walk, Is all small talk. But it will eventually be, A beautiful image to see.
Haste makes waste, Dinner loses taste. Cars speed through, To pay more than you.
Passionate romance, Has never had the chance. A quick time with the girl next door, Made her baby and several more.
An action before a thought, Resulted as a thought before an action. Now jail time will continue, Each day to a fraction.
It was a moment to remember, The peers were doing it too. Now finally stopping for a moment, Drugs were not your thing to do.
It’s ok to be quick, But know where you go. You might end up in the streets, If you don’t go slow. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tami said Jun 13, 2008, 6:07 PM: |
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I think you did awesome O.M.K.! |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 7:06 PM: |
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Tami, thanks for your support. Actually, the word,”comfortable” made me switch to a comfortable setting and then I decided to switch it up a notch, describe a comfortable love scene and say hey,”this is what had happened and now you blew it” … then, I decided to describe what the feeling was and placed it in the last stanza at the end… |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 3:50 PM: |
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[Word challenge word: feet ]
Our Love Continues Ever since the day, My life changed to turmoil. My ability to love you, Will never spoil.
My heart still pumps, And beats faster when you’re near. My lips still function, Seductively on your ear.
My stomach is still open, For any finger food fun. Chocolate covered strawberries, Until the day has no sun.
Our walks together, Will always stay the same. Our conversations will last forever, even when we act really lame.
But honey, dear, Please leave the past alone. Just move on forward with me, Like the supportive girl I’ve known.
Ever since the day, My life had a war with no retreat. My heart still pumps for you, Even if I have amputated feet. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 5:27 PM: |
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A special person outside the members
have sent me a message and would like me to use: [Word challenge word: cute ] A perfect pair A teddy bear, With no hair. The eyes still shine, The night light of mine.
A flower with two petals, For me and you. Different from them all, In the fields of a few.
A sneeze with a sound, As soft or loud as it could ever be. It came from you, and the smile, from me.
A cuddle on the grass, A cuddle on the lawn. Holding hands to finger holding, Arms snuggled tight until dawn.
A book without a cover, To judge even a single time. No matter what anything looks like, We are each other’s cute little mime. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.SimpleGirl.. said Jun 13, 2008, 5:35 PM: |
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WOW! I didn`t know you were soo amazing, I`m very impressed =] |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 6:18 PM: |
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Aw, thanks soo much!
Well, for a sweet girl like you, the following word that you have given me will definitely spill my heart out. [Word challenge word: love ] Meaningless Sometimes it’s tough, Or sometimes it’s not enough. Sometimes you want to know, But sometimes the truth is hard to show.
All the time, there’s never a way, Just to say, what your heart has to say. All the time, there’s always a rush, To make someone happy and possibly blush.
But sometimes they say it with the wrong tone, And all the time, a white lie was thrown. When will there ever be the right time, When will you ever say the truth and avoid a crime?
A crime of tearing apart my soul, The heart you mention about, that has a hole. The spilling mess that hits the floor, Just stop the three words; I don’t want to hear no more.
Love, love, you know what it’s about, It’s meaningless, unless it’s truthful, And there’s definitely no doubt.
I am not talking about the word, “like”, As in a friend that takes you out for a hike. It’s the word that associates with a soul mate, The one that gets lost in your eyes, and gives your heart much more weight.
What ever happened to the meaning, The definition of love? It’s meaningless, unless it’s truthful, But for now, it’s a shot dove. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tami said Jun 13, 2008, 7:45 PM: |
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Okay, so here is my first word challenge…..on love. Time Heals
Time so quickly erased I need to contemplate That which has vanished For it meant so much Looking forward is unbearable A mirror of pain But I can't grasp the memory My need is to stay sane Remembering the touch Bringing ecstasy A love so complete It brought me to my knees Now this connection is gone Removed without consent Mending will come with the web of time I doubt it will ever make sense The lessons gained have been many Only the pain has vanished now I am clearer about what makes me happy Thoughts of new love are all around |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tami said Jun 13, 2008, 7:56 PM: |
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oooopps…two posts. Well, I got an error after I hit Send Post, so I retyped it. : D |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 7:59 PM: |
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haha it's ok …. the more, the merrier and inspiration =D |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tami said Jun 13, 2008, 7:53 PM: |
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Okay, so this is my first word challenge poem. The word is love. Time Heals
Time so quickly erased I need to contemplate That which has vanished For it means so much Looking forward is unbearable A mirror of pain But I can't grasp the memory My need is to stay sane Remembering the touch Bringing ecstasy A love so complete It brought me to my knees Now these feelings are gone Removed without consent Mending will come with the web of time I doubt it will ever make sense The lessons gained have been many Only the pain has vanished now I am clearer about what makes me happy Thoughts of new love are all around |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 7:58 PM: |
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Amazing work. I can feel your words, your hidden emotion reflecting off of the poem and the way you describe your feelings in an unique way. Great job for a first word challenge poem. I encourage you to try some more. =] Let your mind keep flowing with great ideas. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Michelle [no longer around] said Jun 13, 2008, 8:00 PM: |
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I love your idea and everyone's poems are very creative! Tony: you are very talented and I'm quite impressed!! For the next word, how about trying the word sunflower. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 13, 2008, 8:34 PM: |
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Aw, thanks soo much for your support!
Ah, sunflower. I love them and especially the seeds! Yum! I'll try not to get too hungry writing this one. =] And wait, before I write this, I'll make it deep and full of thought. The flowers that I mention will represent other things. The sun also. Try to figure it out which flowers and what they represent. [Word challenge word: sunflower ] Beautifully Chosen In a field full of many, I could only choose one. I should not be greedy, Like the big mighty sun.
His brightness attracts many, But may burn a few. Let me choose the special one, That I can appreciate the view.
I like the ones pretty, Elegant with spice. But stay away from the pity, Their thorns are not nice.
The ones that make my face change colors, Are cute but not the right ones for me. Yellow is a pretty color, But they spread like a whore; everywhere you see.
I want one with unique characteristics, Of beauty, resource, and glow. The design on her dress, Reflects beautifully near the window.
As she seeks out the window, Into the light blue skies after a passing shower. I could be mentioning about a lady, But this time, it’s the sunflower. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Mikey_Dee said Jun 13, 2008, 9:31 PM: |
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Well fellow poetic souls and that means all of you, Tony you have another fan and admirer, (thanks to Ladybear once again) Now I want to take all of the above words and make a poem for each one of them…. but I will resist this temptation for the moment….. For All of your information in the writing pod “Diving Deeper” there is a form of poetry which is called “hai” where one chooses a word and this word is one's hai for life, and just the word itself is the complete poem. One only gets one Hai in one's life andmine is “play”. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 14, 2008, 10:18 AM: |
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Aw, thanks. I feel soo admired here, at Gaia. So, you would like the word, “play”. Well, then, let's see what I should say. =D |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 14, 2008, 11:27 AM: |
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[Word challenge word: play]
Plastic is not fantastic. Some boys do it tough, Girls are into Barbie and pink stuff. From Tonka trucks that played in dirt, To Barbie’s seductive mini skirt. He showed off those, great big wheels, She showed off Easy Bake meals. Once there were a Ken, now it’s G.I. Joe, The boys don’t need the drama, So they got into the Goosebumps show.
Remember those times, When she said, “Daddy, daddy, How did Barbie get fat?” That’s when the boy looked at the box, “I thought Jesus said we can’t do that!” So much for marriage, Barbie should plan it tomorrow, Or she’ll end up like Britney Spears, The life Jamie Lynn wants to borrow.
Like I said, boys build with legos, We can’t tolerate this stuff, Learning at a young age, the meaning of “pregos.”
Boys play it different, Girls get corrupted early. Boys stay as “momma’s boys,” Until the girl walks in all curly. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Sparky said Jun 13, 2008, 9:34 PM: |
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Tony, You are amazing and extremely dynamic. It's as if, you have The Universe contained inside you. Hey, wait a minute, you realy do! With your words, you're doing what we're all doing. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 14, 2008, 1:43 PM: |
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Aw, thanks. Your words have flattered me as well. I have not forgotten your word, “yellow.” I'll come up with something asap. =] |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 15, 2008, 1:13 PM: |
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The following was a requested word
since yesterday. I was quite tired after all those words and inspiration that was brought into my mind. =] Now, let me begin today's words … [Word challenge word: yellow] *Please note, I DID INDEED have fun with this one… A Famous Fellow A banana to eat, A stick of butter to beat, A cab to drive, And a canary that flutters.
A slice of cheese, A cute chick to squeeze, Corn on a cob grown near the gutters.
A daffodil to admire, A danger sign to aspire, A duck that waddles around.
A dump truck with wheels, An envelope to seal, A grapefruit to peel, And a lemon to sell by the pound.
Macaroni and cheese, Or an omelet to please, A pencil from Louise, And a raincoat that keeps me dry.
A school bus that stalks, A sponge that talks, A squash to cook, And the sun in the sky.
A yellow jacket that stings, A butterfly with wings, And the yolk from an egg. The favorite color of a boy, or a fun wooden toy, all played with Greg.
It’s yellow, it’s yellow, Jaune in French as said.
It’s yellow, it’s yellow, Gelb in German as read.
It’s yellow, it’s yellow, And in Italian it’s giallo.
It’s yellow, it’s yellow, In Spanish it’s Amarillo.
It’s yellow, it’s yellow, Don’t forget the Portugese, Amarelo! |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Jade said Jun 13, 2008, 10:52 PM: |
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wow this is really cool. I love the poems. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Mariel said Jun 13, 2008, 11:12 PM: |
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cool idea, i like to read everyones great poems, they make me smile =) |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Mikey_Dee said Jun 14, 2008, 10:09 AM: |
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A totally improvised poem on the themes above, And Love so often shared with a “hug”, “Oh, Lawks a mercy, my computer's has a bug Perhaps I shouldn't go so fast, but this time will surely be the last, For I have learned and now I know that betimes it's better to go “slow” |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 14, 2008, 10:15 AM: |
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Very impressive. haha =] *applauds* |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.sharpies said Jun 15, 2008, 11:47 AM: |
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that was an awsome peom can any one do the word pain |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 15, 2008, 1:46 PM: |
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Ah, yes. A word that can really express
my feelings out into the open. =] [Word challenge word: pain ] Unexplainable Anguish
All this time I thought, You were the one for me. All this time I caught, The image you want me to see.
Those times I thought you cared, Those times when we always shared, The memories that flared, Reflecting those times when you were scared.
I guess my hug was not enough? The tears on my shoulders were all bluff. We were not playing poker, so why the act? Don’t try to back away, my heart is already cracked.
What’s his name? Is he really sweet to you too? Does he cuddle with you on a love seat to whisper, “I love you.” Is it even true, the feelings that he has for you? I am not yet through; don’t back away now, until you get a clue.
All this time I bought, All the stuff you thought was free. All this time I taught, Myself that we were not meant to be. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.sharpies said Jun 15, 2008, 2:27 PM: |
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that reminds me of some one who killed me and left me dead inside |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Koala said Jun 14, 2008, 12:37 PM: |
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haha! They all are amazing, but this one is a nice change of pace. Kudos! |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tami said Jun 14, 2008, 8:19 PM: |
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Here is one more try…. Tami [Word challenge word yellow ] Ready for school
Up in the morning at quarter to eight My pants are in the hamper I hope they don't stink Down to breakfast to eat pancakes Mom says don't forget to rinse off your plate Get in a quick review of my spelling word list I want to do better and get one hundred percent Grabbing my lunch and backpack I head for the door My mom waves goodbye to me and says you better run I bolt down to the corner and can't believe my luck The yellow bus is right on time, and I am to for once |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Michelle [no longer around] said Jun 14, 2008, 9:42 PM: |
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Tami- |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Sparky said Jun 14, 2008, 10:35 PM: |
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Tami, I liked your poem and the way you used yellow. What comes to me, after reading this poem |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tami said Jun 15, 2008, 9:43 PM: |
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Thanks Michelle and Sparky! |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Michelle [no longer around] said Jun 14, 2008, 9:44 PM: |
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And for the next challenge word for someone to try- how about the word distance. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Karessa said Jun 14, 2008, 10:40 PM: |
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I'm a newby @ this game. Here's my first attempt :) And the sky is hidden. The sun is afraid of the darkness And has disappeared. My arms are cold, And I hold them But my own efforts are infutile. My heart has iced over, From this glacier world In which my loveless self Has came to reside. The warmth of fellowship And the warmth of wantedness Are so vague in my memory That I cannot even recall them. In their place, frozen pain And frozen disappointment Form a cold crust on my soul. Soon, the coldness breaks me. My strength and strong will Finally crumble as a sand castle Trying to resist the tide. I fall to my knees and Realize that I cannot survive. I cannot keep my own arms Warm, nor my own skies bright.
Nothing warm is close to me. An eternity of distance Comprised of cold and ice Keeps me from the smallest bliss.
As water arrives to the thirsty, I feel a warm embrace Grasp my hand. The grasp I can feel inside My chest, which has started To produce once again A rhythmic beat. It feels like an Invisible Hand Holding my own, with a Wonderful subtle warmth.
For they can not hear it, But yet, my soul hears, “I will never leave you forsaken.”
And the clouds still remain black. The sun will likely never show its face again. Ice still surrounds me, And I still shiver. But, I have a tiny warmth in my palm That assures me that I'm not alone.
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Michelle [no longer around] said Jun 14, 2008, 11:29 PM: |
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Wow. That's one of the best poems I've ever read. Really. You are a very talented writer, I hope you realize that, and I encourage you to keep using your talent to empower and inspire and move others with poems like this one. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.YeEun said Jun 15, 2008, 10:32 AM: |
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Wow! You should publish your poems. Well, okay I got a word: college. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Karessa said Jun 15, 2008, 10:32 AM: |
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Thank you so much, Michelle. That's so sweet, and I truly appreciate your kind words. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Sparky said Jun 16, 2008, 9:12 PM: |
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Dear Karessa, You wrote such a beautiful poem, that resonated in me on several levels.Even in |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.tmontoya33 said Jun 15, 2008, 2:58 PM: |
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Wow you have wonderful talent. Here is a word for you. courage |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Erika said Jun 16, 2008, 8:08 AM: |
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well, since Tony is busy i will take a stab at your word tmontoya33 |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 15, 2008, 4:47 PM: |
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Hey everyone, I will be busy these next couple of days Teacher Thank You Notes, Graduation, Cleaning the attic for But hopefully by the next Sunday, Thanks for all your support and efforts in making inspiration For any new words after my post, Thanks for all your patience and cooperation. Have a great Father’s Day! |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Erika said Jun 16, 2008, 8:27 AM: |
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well, since Tony is busy i will take a stab at your word tmontoya33 |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.sharpies said Jun 16, 2008, 11:22 AM: |
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ur poems ur so deep and i can accualy feel the emotion put into making these, if u read them savor the poems |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Karessa said Jun 16, 2008, 1:28 PM: |
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I'm liking this game. ;) Here's my take on the word courage. My dreams escape my reality as a restless prisoner. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.SimpleGirl.. said Jun 16, 2008, 10:03 PM: |
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wow great poems ! |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jun 20, 2008, 4:27 PM: |
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[Word challenge word: distance ]
Across the miles You seem so close, Yet so far away. Your hands feel warm, In my thoughts each day. Sometimes I wonder, If it’s raining over there too. The clouds inside my eyes, Are starting to miss you. We had this close connection, Like Monday and Tuesday, Night and day, And flowers and May. We had this mental stability, Made us free and meant to be. We had this physical affection, A strong protection, That everyone else could see. All because you moved away, All because you got a raise in your pay. Love don’t cost a thing, Love don’t cost a thing, But now, what else is, there to sing? [Word challenge word: college] Time Flies I watched my foot steps get bigger, Through the leaves and snow. I watched my hair get longer, I’m changing to someone I don’t know. All four years of high school are over, Now it’s the next step to success. I can not turn back now, This is my final confess. My education has a stronger reason, My perspectives are different for every season. I am moving right on through, College life seemed like something, I would never have to do. |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Serenity said Jun 25, 2008, 8:46 PM: |
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Tony I really liked those poems. How about the word pretense? |
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Re: The One Word Challenge. Let's start now.Tony said Jul 3, 2008, 10:38 PM: |
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Hey everyone,
it's me, Tony. =] I missed you all very much! Previously, I have been busy for several days. But I made sure to give you the promised word: solar this morning at 1:25 am lol yay for challenges! [Word challenge word: solar] A Flight at Heart Show me how to fly, Across the night sky. Give me a hand or two, Let me fly with you.
Show me how to see, Across the sun’s solar energy. Give me your heart to hold, Let me dance to the beat that’s told.
Dance, dance, The day away. Give me a chance, Just a chance, To fly some day.
Tell me your feelings, All of them as we fly. Show me what you’re seeing, Between you and I.
Tell me everything, All that I need to hear. Just make me feel warmer, Than the sun’s solar spears. Please note: Courage and pretense will be used asap. Sorry. I need to go to bed. lol |
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