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Published: 2008-08-10 18:41:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 10634; Favourites: 350; Downloads: 0
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Description My first attempt at text art. It took me forever because I'm not what you'd call "proficient" in Word.

Used this photo for the center: [link]

The text is a poem I wrote for my girlfriend, though I haven't shown it to her because I'm scared she'll think it's too sappy!

The piece has two purposes: 1) to show that same-sex relationships are fundamentally the same as heterosexual relationships, as I'm sure most of the straight people reading this would do the same things for their significant other. And 2) to go against the conventional "love poem" that is all about fairytale romance and unrealistic expectations. I listed things I would really do for my girlfriend, and have done before. Those little gestures are what love is to me.

As for the playing Ping-Pong, going camping, and watching soccer bit? I don't enjoy any of those things unless I'm with her and watching her enjoy them. Haha, sometimes love is sacrifice.

I hope you like the picture as much as I do.

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"I'm not going to say that I would climb the highest mountains
or travel to the ends of the Earth,
because that would be ridiculous.

I won't spin fairytales of perfect romance,
and myself as your white knight in shining armor.

But I will do this:
I will go out at midnight to the corner drugstore
to buy Motrin for your headache.

When you fall asleep studying,
I will take off your glasses and cover you up.

I won't be mad if sometimes
you fall asleep before it's my turn.

I will kiss you in the morning
before you've even brushed your teeth.

I will play ping-pong, and go camping, and watch soccer games,
so long as you're there too.

And I will always admit that I love you,
no matter how mad I am that day."

~~*edit*~~ Thank you so much, to everyone who favorited and commented on this work! It is now the most d in my gallery. To the person who requested this as a print: I am honored! I don't have a print account set up yet, but once I get Internet at my apartment I will be sure to investigate the copyright and pricing involved in the dA print store. If anyone has suggestions or advice regarding prints, please do let me know!
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Comments: 88

moordred-fangirl [2009-02-24 17:52:35 +0000 UTC]

That very truthful poem is arranged beautifully to make an image. I happen to be heterosexual, but I understand that love between people of the same gender is just as valid. This is a great concept, very cool ^__^

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thewrongkind In reply to moordred-fangirl [2009-02-24 23:43:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for such a lovely compliment!

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Stackle [2008-12-18 13:48:03 +0000 UTC]

I had to blink a few times to hide the fact my eyes were welling up from my laptop while reading this.

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thewrongkind In reply to Stackle [2008-12-18 20:03:06 +0000 UTC]

What a compliment! I'm so glad you were moved by the piece.

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killerlince In reply to ??? [2008-11-13 16:12:41 +0000 UTC]

OMG Thats awesome is beautiful that words!! Congrats

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Arcaenia [2008-11-02 16:24:45 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic! It's all the more poignant because it's true- and the simplest sentiments are the best.

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thewrongkind In reply to Arcaenia [2008-11-02 20:03:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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N-M-S-15 [2008-09-24 00:41:35 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful! It's all very truthful and artfully done. Simple sentiments yet touching. It's a wonderful piece! *Smiles*

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TomiTapio In reply to ??? [2008-09-02 21:38:58 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work. Mai not read it, too hard.

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decimated-dreams In reply to ??? [2008-09-02 16:20:32 +0000 UTC]

Awww, wow. :[ I really like the image itself, and the poem is wonderful. Really.

You should definitely show her.

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thewrongkind In reply to decimated-dreams [2008-09-03 01:30:08 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you. Maybe I will someday

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monicalynnevallejo In reply to ??? [2008-09-02 15:31:29 +0000 UTC]

WOW OO

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thewrongkind In reply to monicalynnevallejo [2008-09-03 01:29:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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monicalynnevallejo In reply to thewrongkind [2008-09-05 22:20:29 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome^^

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bevangel517 In reply to ??? [2008-09-01 22:49:52 +0000 UTC]

This is so sweet. You should definitely show this to her.

I wish my ex would have written me things half as sweet as this.

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thewrongkind In reply to bevangel517 [2008-09-03 01:29:15 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure you will find someone who writes sweet things for you, too! And thanks for the compliment :hugs:

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RoguePunkChic [2008-09-01 04:15:09 +0000 UTC]

aww this is so amazing :]

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thewrongkind In reply to RoguePunkChic [2008-09-03 01:30:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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DavisJes [2008-09-01 01:57:39 +0000 UTC]

beautiful
you should so show that to her

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thewrongkind In reply to DavisJes [2008-09-03 01:30:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment

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wildaffection In reply to ??? [2008-08-31 23:28:18 +0000 UTC]

I really love this. So beautiful. And definitely not sappy at all.

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thewrongkind In reply to wildaffection [2008-09-03 01:32:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comment and the fave!

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wildaffection In reply to thewrongkind [2008-09-03 19:18:29 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome (: I love how direct, yet sweet your writing is. Very honest

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chaostwentythree [2008-08-31 23:02:06 +0000 UTC]

i think it's beautiful!
*pinking away a tear*

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thewrongkind In reply to chaostwentythree [2008-09-03 01:30:56 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you!

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chaostwentythree In reply to thewrongkind [2008-09-04 05:07:03 +0000 UTC]

^_^

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buggy6565 [2008-08-31 22:51:53 +0000 UTC]

You have such a great concept and you executed it very well.

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thewrongkind In reply to buggy6565 [2008-09-03 01:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the very thoughtful comment. Usually my concepts are the best part and I fail to execute them, but I'm glad you think I succeeded in this work!

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buggy6565 In reply to thewrongkind [2008-09-03 01:49:44 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome !

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SlyFoxStock In reply to ??? [2008-08-29 05:14:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that is amazing.
You should so show her.

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thewrongkind In reply to SlyFoxStock [2008-08-29 15:23:06 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you. It's awfully sappy though, as is my other recent digital work. But I appreciate your comment!

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Megzluffscheese In reply to ??? [2008-08-19 05:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Bravo! It's very clear, sweet without being sappy, realistic without being harsh and well odne on the artistic front ^_^!

I wanna do something like this, quite different and a writing thingy I'll put you in credit for 'Inspiration"

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thewrongkind In reply to Megzluffscheese [2008-08-19 16:34:34 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so much for your kind words! I will be sure to come check out your work when it is completed.

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Megzluffscheese In reply to thewrongkind [2008-08-19 22:14:12 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^_^! I shall leave a message on your devpage when it is finished

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nogooduseless [2008-08-10 21:21:39 +0000 UTC]

It took some time to read it and my neck hurts a little, but it was worth it! I love it! I think she is very luck and you should show her this!

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thewrongkind In reply to nogooduseless [2008-08-11 00:04:52 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you! I was hoping everyone would be able to read it without turning, but maybe I'm just used to reading upside-down. I'll put the text in the description also.

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nogooduseless In reply to thewrongkind [2008-08-11 10:37:46 +0000 UTC]

No, don't put the text in the description, let them have fun!

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