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poetry — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:23:40 +0000

[...] poetry When i write poetry i feel so free. sometimes its best to get things off of your chest. I love poems that i can relate to. It makes you feel like your not alone in any stress. From stanza’s to metaphors … [...]

Comment on Over by Over

Over — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:23:23 +0000

[...] Over I never looked back since the day i left. Don’t know why it took so long. I guess emotions got the best of me. Caught up in his mind i didn’t have time to realize he was hurting me. As time went on i came to my sences … [...]

Comment on Growing up by Growing up

Growing up — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:45:07 +0000

[...] Growing up I took a step back and let things go. Confrontation was never my thing so i backed out slow. Arguing back and forth never gets know were. So i always took the high road. The older you get the wiser you become. Someone once told me … [...]

Comment on Struggle by Academy Dream » Blog Archive » Struggle

Academy Dream » Blog Archive » Struggle — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:36:01 +0000

[...] Struggle To get me through this dream that i call a nightmare. As you look in the mirror and see a reflection of me. You don’t understand thinking how we going to eat. So you do what they taught you and go to the streets … [...]

Comment on kidnapped smoothly by kidnapped smoothly

kidnapped smoothly — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:07:54 +0000

[...] kidnapped smoothly with the lyrics of a song? when i begin to sing, my sing would keep you hostage. I’d keep you in the melody let your mind sway with the beat into the hot Miami beach or maybe just to your soft fluffy pillow. in the mist of the rain … [...]

Comment on Thinking by Thinking

Thinking — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:37:07 +0000

[...] Thinking Im thinking of writing a poem. trying to think of anything. But northing’s pops to my head. I’m writing thing down , that comes to my head. but nothing goes together. so i ask my sister, for any ideas. she had nothing … [...]

Comment on Struggle by Fontaine for Real

Fontaine for Real — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:38:14 +0000

incredible.

Comment on Thinking by Fontaine for Real

Fontaine for Real — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:35:41 +0000

Jose,
This is naturally brilliant! Could be more vivid, maybe revise, great job!
Fontaine

Comment on Money problem by Fontaine for Real

Fontaine for Real — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:33:25 +0000

Jose,
Well balanced on the page, spare and clean. But you should try some more haikus - word choice and truth telling for your portfolio. We can stay tomorrow afternoon.
Fontaine

Comment on My thoughts by Fontaine for Real

Fontaine for Real — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:28:11 +0000

Crystal,

I think these lines are especially important:

I would talk before i think
And work harder then before
I HAVE A DREAM!!!

You expose yourself in your work which I think is admirable. Your work is especially powerful when you are discerning in your word choice. Keep it up,
Ms Fontaine