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The Thief

July 6, 2010
By book-keeper26 BRONZE, Oak Ridge, New Jersey
book-keeper26 BRONZE, Oak Ridge, New Jersey
3 articles 8 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
People come in and out of our lives for a reason, the trick, is knowing when to let them go.. and when to hold onto them even tighter.


For a time I thought there was a thief among us
Causing all of my hurt and fuss
He stole my identity
And pulled me into a blind conformity
He took what made me an individual
And dropped me into a life too habitual
I do not know how to stand out
And I am too afraid to shout
Scream for what he stole
And take back my soul
What made me unique is gone
Now I am like the ducks, not a swan
Beautiful in my own way
That is what I used to say
Now I am like everyone else, a clone
I can no longer think on my own
Walking in perfect lines, dressed the same
An insignificant copy is what I became
The pressure is so strong
He is as mean as the day is long
I was mocked by him
Until I could no longer grin
I needed to change
Or I would be forever labeled as strange
There was no way out
I was filled with sadness and self doubt
I had no clue who the thief could be
But now I realize the thief, was me

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on Jul. 13 2011 at 7:55 pm
book-keeper26 BRONZE, Oak Ridge, New Jersey
3 articles 8 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
People come in and out of our lives for a reason, the trick, is knowing when to let them go.. and when to hold onto them even tighter.

thank you all so much :) tell your friends  and i'll love you forever haha

JKinner93 GOLD said...
on Dec. 6 2010 at 11:40 am
JKinner93 GOLD, East Jordan, Michigan
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This is really spectacular! the ending was really amazing too!  

If people could comment on some of mine i also have Forumns


Esperanza GOLD said...
on Nov. 29 2010 at 5:49 pm
Esperanza GOLD, Twinsburg, Ohio
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"Don't tell me 'sky's the limit' when there are footprints on the moon."

Holy cow! this is great! the ending was spectacular!

on Jul. 28 2010 at 2:01 pm
crubs33 DIAMOND, Lido Beach, New York
58 articles 3 photos 750 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.&quot;- Coco Chanel<br /> Life isn&#039;t about surviving the storm, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain.

The ending is great!!!! i love it!!!! if you could please rate and comment on my work that would be great!!! thanks and ur really good!!!