by Robb F.

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January 15, 2007

You Knew (2WC)

March 09, 2007 08:54 AM EST

views: 21 | rating: 9.2/10 (5 votes) | comments: 12

You knew when you

flung these words,

like stones,

toward me in challange,

I would simply walk away

because, in my shame

and simplicity I could not meet

your challenge.

You knew...

Tags: creativity, feelings, expectations, free verse, verse, shame, poem, poetry, two word challenge

To Groups: Two Word Challenge - Include the Two Words in your title or tags to be accepted in the group. See group description for more details., Poet's Passion, originalpoetryaspirants, For the Love of Free Verse, Light of Poetry

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Comments: 12

Barbra L. Mar 9, 2007, 10:19am EST

Succinctly capturing the beauty of simplicity, Robb.

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Robb F. Mar 9, 2007, 10:30am EST

Thank you Barbara. I, for one, have certainly grown to love simplicity.

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Kathryn E. Mar 9, 2007, 11:04am EST

Simple things are best.

This is a GREAT take on the TWC, Robb!

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Robb F. Mar 9, 2007, 11:31am EST

Thank you, Kathryn

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Kay F. Mar 9, 2007, 12:01pm EST

Great as usually Robb. I really like it.

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Robb F. Mar 9, 2007, 12:35pm EST

Thank you, Kay. I am happy you liked it.

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Mariana T. Mar 9, 2007, 10:48pm EST

Very well and simply but powerfully stated, Robb. I like it! Salud.

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Robb F. Mar 9, 2007, 11:33pm EST

Thank you very much Ms. M.

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tish b. Mar 11, 2007, 9:35am EDT

thank you. simple truths always strike the deepest

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Laurun M. Mar 11, 2007, 12:09pm EDT

You met the challenge. I love it.

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Robb F. Mar 11, 2007, 9:24pm EDT

tish and Laurun, Thanks so much for taking time to read and leave a comment. I am happy you liked it.

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Kathryn E. Jan 14, 2009, 5:16am EST

I remember this well! It was Mariyn N's~

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