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Dying Young

Crouching in a corner, Hiding under a blanket, Sucking my thumb, I escape into the carefree world of my childhood! "Somewhere" contest by nette onclaud ~Abdul Malik - 01/08/15 ~Syllables: 30

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Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/15/2015 5:29:00 PM

One more thing I love the title it really adds another layer to your poem.

Abdul Malik
Date: 1/16/2015 4:14:00 PM

Yes, it does. There's a reason why I titled it "Dying Young". You seems to have caught it. I appreciate very much. Thanks

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/15/2015 5:27:00 PM

Wow you wrote a poem about me except that is just my natural state nothing to do with going back to my childhood. All joking aside this a great write! Congratulations on your first place win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/15/2015 12:39:00 AM

ahhh, this sounds like my sisters . they were still sucking their thumb at age 8. Under the blankets. cute one.

Abdul Malik
Date: 1/16/2015 4:17:00 PM

No matter where or "somewhere" I go, I just could not get out of my mind the stress and strain. It's only by going back to my days of youth, I am able to feel FREE.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/14/2015 9:24:00 PM

Congratulations, on your carefree world feeling win..Love Linda

Archana Garg

Date: 1/14/2015 9:44:00 AM

Very true Abdul, we really were carefree those days. I miss them.......... Strong write and well deserved win. Congrats

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/14/2015 9:30:00 AM

Congrats on win Abdul. Love

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 1/13/2015 11:16:00 PM

This is a wonderful, carefree escape to childhood...one we all should go to now and then. Congrats to you on a well-deserved first place win! Hugs, Rhonda

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/13/2015 9:27:00 PM

A real somewhere in a innocent way, congrats on the win, Abdul

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/13/2015 5:31:00 PM

Nice win! This need to escape there is real. Great write

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/13/2015 4:59:00 PM

Sometimes we all feel the need for such an escape ! Well done, on this number one !!

Jan Allison

Date: 1/13/2015 2:36:00 PM

Sounds wonderful to be able to do this an escape the complexities of adult life - many congrats:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/13/2015 1:57:00 PM

Hi Abdul, congratulations on your top place win for your "Somewhere' poem! Your words describe the ultimate in escaping the pressures of life. Sandra

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 1/13/2015 12:59:00 PM

wow this is quite emotionally gripping,congratulations on this fine write and win