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Flowers
that's what we were...
Started from the same seed,
the same desire to learn
and grow.
All planted together,
taken care of together,
left to grow at our own pace
and bloom when we were ready
to open our petals to shine.
Through wind and rain
and any other hurdles thrown at us
we stuck together
and continued to bloom,
and now we stand
tall and proud
despite our different backgrounds,
gathered together
in a beautiful bouquet
of the radiant flowers
we were born to become.
Flowers
that's what we are
and that's what we
will always be.
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Author notes
I've been struggling to overcome writer's block so I could write a poem to give to everyone in the Sweetheart program, like I did last year with puppet club...
I plan to photocopy this onto the back of a picture of all of us together in our fancy gowns (see my author page for what I'm talking about) and giving it to them all with a personalized note...
so yeah...I guess I'm just posting this for the sake of posting something 
enjoy
kayla*
Written July 21st, 2004
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This one is really good, Kayla. Use it.
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Indeed Kayla~~ your talent is widening {you go and do all that while I am gone??}
I adore the metaphors you used~~ and I love how you somehow found common ground with others that may have been seemingly different.
This Kayla maybe one of your best~~ be proud girl. Lovely work indeed.
~~Dawn
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Beautiful poem! Writer's block stinks, but luckily I've passed through that faze and can write again. Though, I don't have my new stuff posted yet. Ah well, I've got to be sure to bookmark you for later.
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Hey, long time no talk!
I've been struggling to overcome a writer's block myself and I understand that it's not easy. But I must say, this is a great poem. It's short and sweet. You can tell that this came from the heart and that's what gives it its meaning and importance. Great job. Keep writing and don't fret about the block, it'll all come back in time.
~Raven -
I don't know who the group is, but that doesn't detract from the poem itself. I think the metaphor of being flowers is a good one. You developed it beautifully. Simple, but effective. Pure, joyful emotion comes through. There's a lot of hope at the end, and I like how you repeat the beginning stanza at the end and add to it to show a cycle. Well done.
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struggle no more - you have beaten it. i don't really understannd writer's block. i can look at a piece of fluff and create some poetry from it lol i hope i never get but i do not think i will.
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superb
it was a lovely poem...in ways its very true we grow to become different and yet can be most fitting when put together if i knew how to make teh icons id put dflowers just for you Lol
-Ben -
nice overall metaphor.
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Awwww, this is probably one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read, Kayla. It is wonderful to see that you enjoyed the experience, appriciated it. So often we do not realize how special those times of our lives were until you look back at it from years of retrospect. I am glad you were able to appriciate it and understand what a special time it was while you were experiencing it, tbat should make it even more meaningful in years to come.
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To think of ourselves as flowers is a unique and beautiful concept, Kayla
A mixed bouquet of color and diversity.
I like this, and yes, I think it's perfect for what you intend to use it for.
Good job, my dear, very good
luv and
Dee
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Great write, this was a sweet heartfelt poem. Writer's block sucks, doesn't it? ( read your author comments) Cuirrently I'm suffering from it, I can't write to save my life right now. Anyways, I really enjoyed this piece, the flow was nice, and the story behind it was really cool. Creative, to compare your Sweetheart program members to radiant flowers. Muchas amor, Mandy
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good
wow fab write a bit to sweet and nice for me but it's nice and touching it flows really well and i like it but u got to keep writing -
wow it's really really sweet.It's cute and touching.it flows so well too.i like the whole idea.keep it up!
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Nice analogy! Very wonderfully written! I really like the flow and subject. Your poem makes me happy. Thanks for writing it and have a great day and keep writing!
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Excellent piece shared!
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Awww!! It was so lovely. I've never thought of you all as flowers, that is a really great form of symbolism, it fits perfectly.
It's so true: you all blossomed into the most beautiful bouquet - flowers you will always be.
I'm sure everyone would certainly appreciate this, it's such a wonderful thought, Kayla you're so sweet!! Nevermind silver, you've got a heart of gold.
Christine
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