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Daddy's Womb MAG

April 23, 2008
By Anonymous

i asked my father if i could swim,
and he said that i would drown.
The Sea would imprison me – he said
if my feet had left the ground.

So i walked out to the water,
and cried out – how ’bout now!
He said, a little bit further, Son,
and then you’ll leave the ground.

i stepped on sand then stone,
from hollow ground to sturdy.
The sky was at my level as I
gazed at the birdie.

The Sea brought me a new idea,
the urge to flee to the high.

i asked my Father if i could fly,
and he said, sure, Son – go try.

i jumped as high as i could.
Still, i landed on the ground.
i saw my Father pull on a chain,
then i knew that i was bound.



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on Apr. 6 2014 at 3:14 am
wooldhoot GOLD, Longmont, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Read any good books lately?&quot;<br /> ~Linlee<br /> <br /> &quot;:D&quot;<br /> ~Owen

Poetry is supposed to be interpreted based on how it makes you feel. What is your initial reaction to it? What does it make you think of? Does it spark something deep inside of you, make you stir a bit, make you ponder about it for a bit? Roll the poem around in your mind for a while, I'm sure you'll come to something.

on Apr. 5 2014 at 11:59 am
MilindaMiller BRONZE, Grandville, Michigan
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This is beautiful, I loved it!

superstar_25 said...
on Apr. 4 2014 at 9:46 pm
I hope you all enjoy my poems!

on Apr. 2 2014 at 1:24 pm
Kathryn Stone BRONZE, Grandville, Michigan
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Your word choice was amazing! Some of the rhyme was a little funky but it still worked really well.

on Apr. 2 2014 at 8:45 am
Jordan Meendering, Grandville, Michigan
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good poem, keep it up!

Daelyn said...
on Apr. 2 2014 at 8:42 am
Daelyn, Grandville, Michigan
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This piece was amazing! I loved it! 

on Mar. 20 2014 at 9:59 pm
Juneza-Ann Borro SILVER, Iloilo, Other
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I like your poem it speaks in volumes and I know it is hard to find the right words to speak to your readers. Well done!

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BrookeCherith BRONZE, East McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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Dream as if you&#039;ll live forever, live as if you&#039;ll die today

I could read this a thousand times and I don't think that I would be tired of it!  Well done!

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Favorite Quote:
&quot;It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends&quot;

Why are you confused? Perhaps I can help!

on Mar. 16 2014 at 10:39 pm
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends&quot;

That was beautiful!

on Mar. 10 2014 at 8:52 pm
LifeLeader PLATINUM, Roanoke, Virginia
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Your poem is so amazing and I've read it over so many times! I can't believe that your poem has been able to maintain the one with the most comments for so many weeks! That is truly amazing!

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ChristianS BRONZE, Shippenville, Pennsylvania
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on Feb. 27 2014 at 7:47 pm
BTubz SILVER, Calgary, Other
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Poem was well done, but what really stands out to me is the title. So. Good.

on Feb. 24 2014 at 1:40 pm
kenzierenee36 BRONZE, Wallingford, Kentucky
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;I go to seek a great perhaps.&quot;

That last line though.... Ugh... Loved it... I wouldn't change a thing...

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on Feb. 18 2014 at 12:46 pm
OldGreg BRONZE, Destrehan, Louisiana
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Oops. Posted twice.

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on Feb. 18 2014 at 12:44 pm
OldGreg BRONZE, Destrehan, Louisiana
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Am I allowed to bo confused? Because I am.

OldGreg BRONZE said...
on Feb. 18 2014 at 12:43 pm
OldGreg BRONZE, Destrehan, Louisiana
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Am I allowed to be confused, because I am.

on Feb. 13 2014 at 6:42 pm
loveyoubby2018 BRONZE, Kennisaw, Georgia
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They will only care when you are gone. ~Marilyn Monroe

Wonderful poem! Just loved it!  

on Feb. 10 2014 at 6:04 pm
Ashlee_Renolds BRONZE, Linwood, Nebraska
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&quot;You Can&#039;t Get A Cup Of Tea Big Enough, Or A Book Long Enough To Suit Me..&quot; - C.S. Lewis

Wow this is wonderful..I know u must get this a lot, but I can't help it what inspiered u to write this poem? I really luv it...R u writing any more poems?

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