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By Anonymous

Your butchering words
In the beginning
Went through my head
As a child who listens
To every word you say

Your constant sarcasm
Your words which
I thought were the truth
The never giving up

Just to let you know, Dad
Those butchering words
To me are now worthless
For I know now
It was only your sickness

© Anonymous

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montana PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 11:14 am
montana PLATINUM, Parker, Colorado
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cliche quotes I have are.....<br /> I know, right? and..... Are you kidding me?

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Wow nice job. **** outta *****

btw can you comment on my review and art. I would appreciate that very much.
BritneyG. BRONZE said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 10:47 am
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This is very well written, you are extremely talented! Keep writing!

:)
spitfire213 SILVER said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 9:11 am
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i can definitely relate. after a while the words just dont touch you anymore, and it doesnt matter.
SerenityMine BRONZE said...
on Dec. 21 2009 at 2:44 am
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Very well written, thought provoking.
Cady_ PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 29 2009 at 9:52 pm
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I can't relate but I know my friend can that has a baby now because of her step dad, in fact I have two friends. I f you ask me I think it's sick, very sick, it doesn't even have to be words it can be actions that are givin. Great poet, Five stars.
melina BRONZE said...
on Nov. 29 2009 at 6:08 pm
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This is a poem that is just so amazing. i think that aklot of people can relate to it in different ways including me.
ResistMe PLATINUM said...
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Leaves the words left unspoken between the lines.

I actually relate.

This was a lovely little poem.

I liked it alot.

Five stars.:)
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Emotional and amazing...Good Job! 5 stars!

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nice job in not being

1) melodramatic

2) angsty

3) overemotional

made me contemplate.
Dunkelheitstieg BRONZE said...
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Hey would you mind commenting and reading "Answer Me"? Also could you tell your friends to read it and comment? Thanks! Awesome Poem.
ilovetinkerbell GOLD said...
on Nov. 29 2009 at 1:27 pm
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great job. I love it.keep up the good work.

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It"s hard to say I agree with you (though I feel similar) because each poet is very unique but it was very good
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this is really good,

i also feel the same way as u
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on Nov. 29 2009 at 9:52 am
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i liked it alot. . . good poem very awesome
kingofdalabIYF! said...
on Nov. 25 2009 at 9:02 pm
I think you've written about something that A LOT of people can really relate to. Most people don't have perfect relationships with their fathers (Boys, when you grow up...BE NICE!) And whether it was a really horrible relationship, or just a mildly flawed one, there is something in it for everyone. Well done you! A pat on the back!
onlyiz said...
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very strong ending. for me it brought the idea together and helped me take a second look.

i also think you come off very poised when talking about something difficult.
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Oh? :) thank you.
littlemisssunshine said...
on Nov. 7 2009 at 6:58 pm
Good Job! Keep it up
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I think that was well written.

I think that sometimes writing helps you say the things it hurts to admit.
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that was buttifull keep writing