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bluedisch.'s picture

It scrunched over my head,
sandpapering me slightly, and I
worried that I'd attract too much
attention from random shoppers
trying to find a mirror;
a silly thing to do when I already
felt like i was wearing a million mirrors
and loving it.

SnowStars's picture

ooh, I love the ending- the

Submitted by SnowStars on July 20, 2008 - 16:54.

ooh, I love the ending- the whole thing, actually, is beautifullyconcise.
One idea: the second word, went, could be switched to slipped or some other, more interesting, word. Words can really define a piece.
:)SnowStars

bluedisch.'s picture

thank you :) there: is tht a

Submitted by bluedisch. on July 20, 2008 - 20:57.

thank you :)
there: is tht a little better, or did I just make it worse?

SnowStars's picture

Ooh, beautious. Much better.

Submitted by SnowStars on July 21, 2008 - 06:49.

Ooh, beautious.
Much better. I love that word!
YAY!
:)SnowStars

bluedisch.'s picture

hahaha :) thank you for

Submitted by bluedisch. on July 21, 2008 - 08:50.

hahaha :) thank you for your help.

misilover's picture

I love the way you describe

Submitted by misilover on July 21, 2008 - 09:23.

I love the way you describe a simple moment so beautifully.

BTW, I've been really enjoying your writing lately. It's evolved into more lyrical work.
I love it!

bluedisch.'s picture

Oh, thank you. I'm glad you

Submitted by bluedisch. on July 21, 2008 - 09:30.

Oh, thank you. I'm glad you like it. Do you think so? I'm not sure. ^^
But thanks for the comments; they help.

Thanks for everyone's comments.

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