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Daddy's Womb MAG
April 23, 2008
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.
© Anonymous
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poopasdfasdf BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2011 at 10:23 am
i think thats my favorite thing is that someone can interparat (sorry i stink at spelling) poems to their own experiences and life but someone else might find it totally different. We sort of create meanings with what we have
Bgeekgirl24 GOLD said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 11:14 am
Exactly. When I write a poem and show it to people, they sometimes ask what it means, and I tell them whatever you want it to mean. That's the point of poetry. Imagination..........
Bgeekgirl24 GOLD said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 11:12 am
Speechless
NothingButAli GOLD said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 10:59 am
for everyone who doesnt understand the meaning of the poem, A poem is not meant to be read and be understood completely. A poem like this is to be left up to your imagenation. take it as you precive it.
Lola_Black GOLD said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 8:44 pm
Wow. This is deep. If only I could put it better than apoetssoul... : )
apoetssoul SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 4:07 pm
Amazing how you used words in such a way as to convey a message that robs me of them :) Truly speechless, this is beautiful and I am personally touched by it. Please continue to write, you are gifted, and you'd better believe it :D God bless!
praveen.Trichy PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 2:50 pm
hey ur poem only i remember was amazing one.........i like it(:good job
estherhoran__ GOLD said...
on Jun. 17 2011 at 2:33 pm
AMAZING!!!
littlemonster1 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 16 2011 at 6:43 pm
that is a good poem
PassionFruit SILVER said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 6:09 pm
Wow, good job. I really like it. I like the message you're getting across. As far as critique goes the only line that confused me was "the sky was at my level as i/ gazed at the birdie" Im confused as to where "the birdie" came from. I would understand if you had said A birdie, but THE birdie gives it more significance that the reader can't understand. Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a critic here or be harsh, I actually really love this poem. Keep writing!! And check out some of my work, once its published :)
BSANCHEZ said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 12:49 pm
I can kind of understand what your saying. But I can't fully.
rubyrainstorm SILVER said...
on Jun. 12 2011 at 12:18 pm
This was a really nice poem, but maybe you could make your message a little bit clearer. Also, if you have time, please check out my poem, The Girl Inside, and others. Thanksssss! :)
inkflowerKNC said...
on Jun. 10 2011 at 2:44 pm
it's pretty good, i like it.
AndreaLatinLoveLopez BRONZE said...
on Jun. 6 2011 at 9:22 pm
love it!! filled w/ lotsa emotion
RanaHewezi1998 SILVER said...
on Jun. 4 2011 at 11:23 am
it has good rythmes!
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