What Makes a Good Poem

does it make you hurt?
does it make you cry and beg for mercy?
does is make you happy?
does it make you laugh so hard your ribs hurt?
does it make you jump for joy
or fall into a deep depression?
does it make you rip your heart out?
does it make you scream?
then go write about it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 3:16 PM
That made my day. Sometimes I am not sure if what I have to say is appropiate. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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