Old Soul

Black, storm cloud eyes sear, roil
smog-aged burnt skin-
Soul is old...torn

All by the age of six.




for David's twenty/twenty contest :)

02272012
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Horne Avatar
April 13, 2012 at 10:52 AM
wow, you were a very talented six year old, nikko. i missed this contest, but hope it was a winner
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Hi, again, Nikko. How are you doing today? My sister just called me and talked for an hour, so I better not spend much time here tonight. Too much to do!! Luv, Andrea
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 5, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Congrats on your amazing win, Nikko. It is so sad when children have to grow up way before their time. Blessings, Rhonda
Song Avatar
March 3, 2012 at 11:28 AM
I am tickling our belly TOO!! ha ha ha. I am laughing so hard knowing that YOU OWN AN ELMO T-shirt! Now I gotta get one too!! Glad you liked it! Love, Gwendolen
Taylor Avatar
March 3, 2012 at 7:39 AM
Congrats, Nikko. Outstanding, well deserved win. Nice going. Ralph
Dietrich Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 11:34 PM
big congratulations to you, Nikko. WEll deserved win.
A   Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 7:52 PM
NIKKO... CONGRATULATIONS ..ON YOUR WONDERFUL WIN~ Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd
A   Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Hi..Nikko.... you never join my contest... hummmm..well anyways...good luck in the contest... are you afraid your gonna win...lol.. had to throw that in there... However I do miss you entering my contest...maybe next time~ ;-)* PD
Kendrick Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Great topic chosen..Congrats..Sara
Ronthorpe Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Nikko, wonderful use of imagery. I really liked this work. Congrats on winning David's contest.....................S.Ronthorpe
Guzzi Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 10:58 AM
amazing yet too often true! Congrad's Light & Love
Onclaud Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 9:51 AM
whoooa, nikks... ang lalim nito.. love the whole scene, sad but beautiful!... congrats and huggs!.. how is mother??
Sweetheart Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 9:20 AM
high impact poetry Nikko sweet friend .. congrats on a deeply stirring entry and a winning wonder luv.. how is all?
Poet Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 6:27 AM
Congrats Nikko.Loved it first time around.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations nikko xx
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations on your win in David William's "Twenty/Twenty" contest Nikko. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
February 29, 2012 at 8:48 PM
I should have come here my first time after Chris had commented. hahaha. Thanks for your explanation, Nikko. I hope I remembered to answer your last email. I read your mail and I think I replied. HOpe you are enjoying your week! Luv, Andrea soupmail.
Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 9:18 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!!!!
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February 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM
HAPPY THE DAY AFTER BIRHTDAY!!!!! So sorry I missed your day, we were away for the weekend.... love and BIG BIRTHDAY HUGS AND A KISS FOR YOU!!!
Song Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM
Awwww...Looook! It's the Palmario TWINs on their birthday!! Glad to feel connected to you guys on our very very special day...I have been on the move all day with incredible busy-ness! I hope you guys had a wonderful time together and that the weather was great! Love, Gwendolen
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February 27, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Ow geeeeeeeee all by the age of six ..Great post Nikko... Where is pen lee?:) by the way,lovely profile pic dear :)
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM
wow, NOW you have a really cute avatar up. It's not your twin, is it? heehee
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 4:06 PM
this one is deep, Nikko. You have to spell it out for me. I really want to understand it. the last line is so cool and I know you are saying something very significant!
Andresen Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Many good wishes for the contest Nikko,nicely done poem. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Poet Avatar
February 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM
The last line stirs the reader's mind!A deep,strong write from you nikko.Best wishes.Thanks for your sweet comment at my page.
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