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Trapped In the Land of the Free

Even though you're miles away, The thought of you still brings you home. Your paper dragon guards my gates, Reminds me that I'm not alone. I wait beneath the milky sky, Of another royal day, Whilst half a turn, your home flag flies, Underneath the milky way. The rain today, it washed the earth, And made clear tracks along my skin. But no amount of heaven's tears, Could drown the print you've made within. A print which now suggests to me, You might then share your Lover name, When I am yours and you are mine, The check-mate starts another game.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 7/7/2012 4:41:00 PM
A marvelous title. Then you proceed to lay out your piece with satiny smooth cadence, exceptional imagery, fine rhyming and deeply felt emotions. I am amazed by your skill and artistry. Keith
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Date: 3/9/2011 4:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one of PoetrySoup's contest. The best to you in the finals Annie. Love Carol
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Date: 2/18/2011 1:08:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Annie. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/17/2011 4:56:00 PM
This was sweet. congrats on having it featured. Vince
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Date: 2/17/2011 8:53:00 AM
Love is a game I suppose. The "paper dragon" is a real stroke. Congrats on the selection. Love, Dave
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Date: 11/21/2010 2:50:00 PM
I love the imagery. Imagery is everything. Your poet Tayler
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Date: 11/8/2010 4:05:00 PM
Beautiful sweet tender loving poetry Annie >> James :)
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Date: 11/7/2010 4:20:00 PM
very powerful piece here my friend
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Date: 11/6/2010 4:35:00 PM
hey, sounds sad and lonely, and also suggests that you're holding onto a promise? No games, just love-that's what you need, and what you'll find--no games in love,EVA!!
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Date: 11/6/2010 2:55:00 PM
well written poem...with a sadness for the loneliness.
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