The Twelve Days of My Christmas by lordoftherings at All poetry

~by Gregg Rowe~

On the first day of my Christmas
My cosmic force sent to me
An AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the second day of my Christmas
My cosmic force sent to me
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the third day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the fourth day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the fifth day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the sixth day of Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Six wishes to deliver amongst my family
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the seventh day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Seven Deadly Sins to change my beliefs
Six wishes to deliver amongst my family
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the eight day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Eight hands a-shaking, comfortably
Seven Deadly Sins to change my beliefs
Six wishes to deliver amongst my family
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the ninth day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Nine Greek muses to reflect on me
Eight hands a-shaking, comfortably
Seven Deadly Sins to change my beliefs
Six wishes to deliver amongst my family
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the tenth day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Ten roads criss crossing
Nine Greek muses to reflect on me
Eight hands a-shaking, comfortably
Seven Deadly Sins to change my beliefs
Six wishes to deliver amongst my family
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the eleventh day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Eleven thoughts to think
Ten roads criss crossing
Nine Greek muses to reflect on me
Eight hands a-shaking, comfortably
Seven Deadly Sins to change my beliefs
Six wishes to deliver amongst my family
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

On the twelfth day of my Christmas
My cosmic forces sent to me
Twelve days of a journey life's destiny
Eleven thoughts to think
Ten roads criss crossing
Nine Greek muses to reflect on me
Eight hands a-shaking, comfortably
Seven Deadly Sins to change my beliefs
Six wishes to deliver amongst my family
Five golden hearts to share with friends
Four sealed Christmas letters
Three pecks on my cheek
Two paper rings
And an AIDS angel to sit on top
Of my Christmas tree

santa*

Author notes

An AIDS angel: A special gift I recieved from a community organization I work for. A limited edition of an angel flying with gold wings and a red ribbon. It has been the angel ontop of my Christmas tree for the past ten years.

Two: paper rings: the friendship I have with my roomate, my angel, my friend, but sometimes the relationship is as fragile as a piece of paper even though we have an enclosed unconditional circle of love for one another.

Three: The greeting used internationally between friends and adopted by my province Québec.

Four: Letters I have recieved but are to opened on Christmas Day.

Five: Originally it was one but being who I am, sometimes I needed to have more so I could give out more !

Six: The number of members in my family.

Seven: Intertextuality of my poem The Seven Deadly Sins According to the Lord .

Eight: originally the number of colors in the Rainbow Flag but reduced to seven after one color would not reproduce its true density.

Nine: A textuality to My Nine Mythological Muses According to the Lord .

Ten: Psychological Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse , HIV+, Heart Operation, and Alcohol Abuse. These are the five roads that I have journeyed up and down therefore amounting to the ten because I am still here.

Eleven: Sexuality, Existence, Life, Religion, History, Art, Literature, Music, Death, Human Rights, and Ethics My favorite topics to think (and write) about.

Twelve: The twelve days I was in the hospital and penning all my Sonnets. And the realization that my journey's destiny is still facing the AIDS angel ontop of my Christmas tree.

Happy Seasonal Holidays everyone and may all your wishes come true in 2005 because I know that some of mine have. santa

A special goes out to all my Allpoetry angels who were there during my trials and tribulations. A toast on New Year's Eve with a raised glass of champagne to all of you. May you find peace and happiness in 2005 and safe holidays to each and everyone of you.

Please do not forget to donate to your favorite charity this time of year. Gregg
Written December 22nd, 2004

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Edna Sweetlove
March 8, 2005
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All right. I've decided to add you to my favourites (with a U) - Well done. Hope you'll try one or two of my little efforts.Kind regards
Adamdouglas
February 19, 2005
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I like your ideas. And the format you wished to express them in. I appritate the fact that you have author comments that actually explane what you wish to portray.
This really is a good poem but honestly I'm sorry to say so bluntly, I have no idea how this fits into my contest. Maybe to make me think, sorry it didn't.
Thanks anyways =)
IAmScoot
January 20, 2005
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nice poem. i like it.
Lost In My Thoughts
December 25, 2004
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Good job!
This is really good, not quite what I was looking for but this piece was still good! I wish you luck in my contest, and I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas! Thank you for entering my contest!
-theheartofme-
December 23, 2004
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Gregg, thank you so much for taking the time to explain your 12 days. You have such a grace about you, and i would love to see your aura one day. I want to thank you sir, for allowing me to be a small part of your world, very small yes i know, but I have learned many things from you this year.

God bless, and stay warm up there...beth
Vampress
December 23, 2004
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Gregg,

This is a wonderful Christmas tribute to yourself. If I were there I'd give you a hug then and on christmas. not just a handshake. I think your a wonderful poet, and a very kind person. Happy holidays to you my friend.
Michelle
Araina
December 23, 2004
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WOW. This was such a deep and meaningful poem. I thought it had great symbolism to begin with, but then I read the author notes and it literally gave me chills. I think number two is the one I liked the most. It's so true, with many relationships. Great job on this, I wish you only the best in 2005
listen
December 23, 2004
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this is so sweet.it's more than just a poem to the tune of a favorite christmas song,it's a deep,personal way to express your confidence and apprecication of life.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!...AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
xena0527
December 23, 2004
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I really likee this, looks like you really put some time and effort into this and then took the time to explain each and every detail of each day and objects used in your comments, thanks, makes it more able to understand. Very good job, I have to admit I did get a laugh or two out of this one. Keep it up.
Rubicar
December 23, 2004
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wow i was just amaze that i clearly vision christmas ahead of me...i love this poem i just simply love it!!thanks for sharing..
Willow
December 23, 2004
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This is a charming, heartfelt parody. I hope that the holidays and the new year bring you laughter, joy and enough wealth to meet your needs. I will also raise my glass to you as the clock strikes midnight.

~Willow~
Seven Kinky
December 23, 2004
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Aww...very nice. Nice write. Gave me a smile and I'm not one for the Christmas holidays. Kudos...
enlightenedatheist
December 23, 2004
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this is a delighltful poem and although it was hard to sing the 12 days of christmas tune to it was enjoyable. i am curious it read you 7 deadly sins according to the lord poem, i hope you impress me...lol. that sounded so snobbish forgive me ....i'm just giddy. good job
JennStuff
December 23, 2004
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I Hope that you have the best Holiday you can, That was a Awesome Write. It made me think of christmas a little differently, put it all in new perspective. Thank you for writting that.
Pussy Kat
December 23, 2004
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A beautifully constructed poem. I am honerded to have the chance to read and to congratulate you on this wonderful festive write! x
ecrivain01
December 23, 2004
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Excellent
This is an excellent write. I am glad you included the "decoder" though, as a few things weren't really clear to me until I read it

Happy Holidays.

Jim Dunlap
angelica
December 23, 2004
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wonderful
Oh Gregg, this is great, you have explained it all so well, I'm glad you have the aids angel watching over you, mmmmmm I enjoyed the eggnog and sat on Santas knee
Have a wonderful Christmas my friend, 2005 will be a new beginning for you~Love~Joan
jenelda
December 23, 2004
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very beautiful Gregg, you are an amazing man, one I admire so much, have a wonderful christmas-jennifer
December 23, 2004
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This was really beautiful. Merry Christmas to you!
ReleaseTheDogs
December 23, 2004
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This was amazing.. very personal, but very beautiful at the same time. Great job and Happy Holidays
Vampyric Soul
December 23, 2004
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Great
Oooh I really liked it! It was good ^_^ You put alot of thought into writing such a nice poem. Hope you have a nice holiday!
~VS
invested
December 23, 2004
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This is very good. It the samne flow as the song but is much more personal, and I liked the way you changed true love to cosmic forces.
It was nice to be able to read which each of the specific twelve things mean to you personally in the authors comment and made the poem even more interesting.
Merry Christmas I hope it turns out to be a good one
Sarah957
December 23, 2004
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I can tell that a lot of work went into this and that it is very personal, however, I was confused until I got to the decodor at the end, and even then I think it would take me forever to put together the meanings you intended. So on the one hand its very creative and meaningful, but on the other it's kinda hard to understand. I hope that what I say isn't offensive, because I really do believe the positive things I said every bit as much as the little bit of negative. Happy holidays!
Miss Faerie
December 22, 2004
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Wow. This is so amazing. It's clear that you put so much thought and effort into this and all the poems that you write. It's so great!
painted veil
December 22, 2004
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woah ,long long long, but good. i liked how in the end, all the true love's gifts painted a picture of who you (or the narrator) was, i mean it didn't explain in great detail, but it did show a lot of little impressions and factors that make up that life, and i really liked that aspect. cheers, kat
thesilence
December 22, 2004
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at first i was really confused and wondering how it was sad, but then i read your authors notes, and i must say, this poem is really well done
afrodude4
December 22, 2004
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Astonding
Absolutly astonding. When i first read it, it didnt make much sense but once i read all your meanings it really brought tears to my eyes. Awsome work
fiercekandy
December 22, 2004
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uhhh.... well! nice poem.............. hope ya win......................................................................... ................................ ........................................................................ ......................................................... ...................................................................... ................................................................................ ........................................... ....................................................... ............................... ............................... ................................ ....................... .......................... .........................
December 22, 2004
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The only golden heart we need in our lives is yours, for your heart is as gold as they come. You did a wonderful job on this Gregg. Good luck in the contest and Happy Holidays!

~~Jessica
IAmTrace
December 22, 2004
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10 T's and then more
this was a super poem. the flow was great, and i definately appreciate all you do for people in your community. I too volunteer all over the place, and everything. Please keep up the good work
Black Rose Elf
December 22, 2004
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all that happend to you?
TheBleedingSoul
December 22, 2004
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I loved this poem and I loved the flow. I thought it was also cute and full hearted. I like how you used symbols of things that are important you in life. Great christmas poem.
BrittDavis
December 22, 2004
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wow...that's amazing how every one of those had a very deep and personal meaning to you. Thank your for sharing that. Great job!
hAlEyBeAr
December 22, 2004
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Really good write, i like the way you have potrayed your life within your own interpratation of "The 12 Days of Christmas", i hope to read more of your work! HaleyBear
passionvine
December 22, 2004
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Uplifting Spirit
This poem meant more to me than you can image. I adore the annotations you provide. My dear friend Paul would share Christmas dinners with us. This will be the first Christmas without his physical presence. Your dedication to the "cosmic force" and your all embracing spirit remind me that he will always be with me. Thank you for distributing more Christmas cheer than you can imagine.

Peace,

passionvine

Edited on Dec 22, 7:21 p.m. because 'my wretched typing'.
Razor-Kiss
December 22, 2004
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this a cool piece...i agree that the authors notes helped clarify some of my questions about it. i like how you used the 12 days of christmas but made it your own. i hope you find peace this season. stay strong
poeticweaver
December 22, 2004
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A wonderfully written piece my friend, and I so hope this Christmas you find that much deserved peace you need, and love that surrounds your sweet, caring soul!

Thanks for sharing, and I only wish you all the best and happiness, keep on hanging in there, and penning these poems!

-Timothy The Poetic Weaver
Mythtress
December 22, 2004
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Good job. I appreciated the author's comments as well. Awesome . Write on, poet.
Drakus840
December 22, 2004
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Quite a bit of thought went into this... I was a bit confused by the original poem, but the author's comments were a tremendous help. I enjoyed it, and my cat seems to have as well, either that or she's a fan of ska. Either way, good write, and good luck in the contest
punkrocksmidge
December 22, 2004
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BornInLustTurnToDustBornInSinComeOnIn
First of all, I read your author's page, and I am completely amazing with your incredible stance on ...well, everything. I am also a huge Lord of the Rings fan *Throws confetti* All of your poetry is absolutely beautiful, and it's always nice to see someone who takes it seriously. Good luck with the contest! I love how perfectly flowing this is, and you've done a wonderful job with coming up with creative additions to this very old song. Phenominal work, and please, keep it up.
~Samantha~
Cndybabybear21
December 22, 2004
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Ma liked it. It was cute. Keep up the creative work off life experieces. I love it. It was a sweet poem. Good luck with life. *kiss kiss kiss on the cheek* bye -Jade
LadyUnique
December 22, 2004
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i admire how your cosmic forces didn't give you "things" but chose the more meaningful instead... even if some of what the force gave you has been painful.
i have to keep remembering and reminding myself that what doesn't kill me makes me stronger
sounds like a tree of life to me!
and a Merry Christmas right back at ya!
lordoftherings
December 22, 2004
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~Pozo~ Shh, don't tell her that she is part of the inspiration behind this poem, when I saw the pic I knew that I needed her presence somewhere on this page, she is my little Aussie . But that's a secret!
Edited on Dec 22, 5:14 p.m. because ''.
intimah-01
December 22, 2004
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A beautiful composition...made me applaud your poem...I love the symbolism and ideas....keep writing....
pozo
December 22, 2004
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Wow, this is such a beautiful poem I loved the way you tied it into Twelve Days of Christmas, such a personal and beautiful poem
Merry Christmas my friend See you have the Angelica pic to
All the best,
Your friend,
Pozo
Lily of The Valleys
December 22, 2004
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hey could you email your background to me please?my name is Holly and my B-day is tomorrow the 23rd. I like the Holly bells! PLEASE could you email it to me at darkdragonSi13@yahoo.com? I will comment a poem or 2 for you. I liked the supsitutes you used in this poem. Like instead of 2 turtle doves, two pecks I like it, and the background was awsome!!! Stay in touch, comment my poems ipromise to comment yours
it's a policy
-Holly "trueblues"O'Donnell
lordoftherings
December 22, 2004
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~Draconia~ Thanks for the comment on my satirical look of my Christmases past, but in all reality I don't think I wanted to copy meter for meter the original lyrical song, I just wanted to get something out with a musical vision to it. Merry Seasons Greetings
Edited on Dec 22, 5:07 p.m. because ''.
lordoftherings
December 22, 2004
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~Keith~ I realize that the host of the contest wants to feel the pain, but to feel the pain of this poem one must visit the library of myself to read and experience the pain that I endured to see the hope. Thanks for the thoughtful comment and I don't know how the topic of smoking got evoked through the context of the poem. Gregg
Edited on Dec 22, 5:13 p.m. because ''.
Keith
December 22, 2004
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Very well thought out. There's a lot of comments here about smoking being a deadly sin. Well, come to sunny Scotland where we face an outright ban by the end of 2005. I saw the writing on the wall and chucked in the weed 5 years ago. I beleive smokers are going to be shot on sight, like grouse. Ah well, at least they haven't banned deepfried steakpies and marsbars. I see the contest setter wants to "feel your pain". Well, I feel your hope. You're a tonic. Health, strength, and a Merry Christmas to you.
ca ne fait rien
December 22, 2004
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Yes, we are to become criminals here soon if we smoke in a public place. I shall have to remember not to get incensed about anything. A thought provoking version here. Have a good one, Take Care. DB and B.
December 22, 2004
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Hi. I like the fact that you wrote a 12 days of christmas poem. I truly enjoyed reading the lyrics, but, it didnt fit with the tune of the song. My apologies.
aslanlight
December 22, 2004
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Exellent
This is a very clever piece of writing. I noticed that I read each verse down to the end even though I knew what was coming next!You get across the tragedies of your life without seeming to feel sorry for yourself and staying positive, which is obvoiusly a lot to do with your friends.
Sweet Briar
December 22, 2004
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This is a very beautiful piece.. I love it a Whole lot better then the orginal... And the flow of this was flawless... This is truly a wonderful write.. I really enjoyed reading this..

And Happy Holidays to you

Jenn
silvershadow430
December 22, 2004
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this is a beutiul peice of poem you have here.:-D
lordoftherings
December 22, 2004
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~Hugh~ We already have that law in Canada in some establishments, so my gay green dollars boycott establishments like that and thank god we can still smoke in some places even if it is reduced to 40% of the establishment. You should be downtown at noon in Montreal where all the employees are out in December puffing because we can't smoke in the workplace.! Merry Xmas.
Edited on Dec 22, 4:31 p.m. because ''.
Porcelain Doll
December 22, 2004
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This is wonderful! Seems as if you've been through your share of troubles... but I'm glad you've made it through safely. I enjoyed reading this, though had a bit of trouble singing it... (hehe) But that's my own fault Thanks so much for sharing this! I hope the Holidays go well for you.
~Amy
hugh wyles
December 22, 2004
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Top-heavy!
Dear Gregg,
Obviously you tree is pretty top-heavy with all this stuff up there!! I hope it doesn't topple while you tipple!
In New Zealand the Goverment has pronouced and eighth deadly sin (just in time for Christmas!) viz: SMOKING IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE!! I mean, how sinful can you get? Smoking in a bar while you and your mates are drinking? Abhorrent!
HAPPY CHRISTMAS. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Applause.
and good luck in the contest.
Cheers buddy, Hugh.
lordoftherings
December 22, 2004
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I started the poem at noon and just finished this at five, the lyrics have been flying in my filing cabinet upstairs since November but I ususally don't pen right away, I like them to savour and dance before I release them. Thank you for your comments and I hope you hae a wonderful holiday! Gregg
American Cowgirl
December 22, 2004
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First: Wow.
I liked the comments as much as I liked the poem itself. I have no words to be critical and nothing I say here is going to make much sense. This is simply wonderful and I am going to leave it at that. It seems to be the perfect expression of you and straight from the heart. Thank you for sharing this one, it went together well.

Take care!
Tiffany
batista
December 22, 2004
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awseome
wow this was incredibly deep and well thought out. how long did this little piece kick around inside your head before you finally spat it out onto your computer screen? very original, great job. i liked how you explained each of them in the authors comments. great job, and good luck in the contest!
Daah
December 22, 2004
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.....I was smiling through this whole thing. Very beautifully written poem! keep up the gud work!