If I Were Water

I am water 

Dripping down your height,

I am color

I shall that turn neither black nor white,

I am a rage

Screaming through cold teeth,

I am passion

Hide me away and I’ll burn down your life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Kaabour Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Wow. This is such a strong write. Your emotions seep right through it like pure water. Thank you for this quenching poem. :) Once again I have to thank you for your comments, they have been such a great motivation. Love, Maya
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November 30, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Neat construction and marvelous word use... strong emotion... enigmatic! Best wishes, Keith
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