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Let's pretend

When a door is closed, a window opens...
They forgot to say you need to break it first.
You'll never get through without a cut or bruise
The scar will still be there...
The reminder never leaves.

Let's pretend that you can escape
That there are no thistles amongst the roses.
That when all hope is lost, there is pixie dust.
Let's pretend that dreams come true...
Without the nightmare you need to go through.

After a fire, new life will grow...
But first a world must die to make it so.
Love may be pure...
But hate must be known
Before you can be sure.

Let's pretend that nightmares are only in sleep
That there are no monsters amongst us.
That death is a myth and evil a lie.
Let's pretend we'll never hurt...
That we'll never cry.


— Liela, Jul 02, 2010

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Sinbadthesailorman

Sinbadthesailorman

15 years 11 months ago

A Great Title Drew Me in Quickly

1st Stanza A little to Negative without even a wisp of positive except for it being there. Note: This is only my preferred Taste when dealing with the positive or negative that they are neutral or positive. I like the negative content, but I am missing the positive side. 2nd.Stanza Has a very good feel, but may flow a little better with another That line I would Break the 3rd. line at its comma and add That's and amp up pixie dust with and [always], But that is How I would do it. It is and flows very well now. 3rd. Stanza rock solid, but the 4th line, I feel can be tweaked By a simple Cliche like (come and go), but again these are only things I would do and I am a glass 3/4 full guy when its damn near empty. I know it's hard to tell, but every once and awhile when I write, Those writes, I write are my pent up failings. If these are yours Every well said and done. 4th Stanza Is a perfect wrap up I would Leave It as it stands Very Strong and feels right. Donnie/Sinbad a very strong poem now, but I think you can get another "very" in there.
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Liela

15 years 11 months ago

thanks alot

Thank you for the tips, will review them and make suitable changes when i get the time to do so. I appreciate your advice, feel free to check any of my other writes, since I am quite new at the writing game I appreciate any and all advice that comes my way. Will check out your work as soon as i get a chance to. Once again, thank you for your input. Regards Rize **