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Mutual Respect

February 14, 2010
By BabyGirlBrittany SILVER, Cincinnati, Ohio
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BabyGirlBrittany SILVER, Cincinnati, Ohio
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"Life isnt about finding yourself, Its about creating yourself,"

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People hate me
Why? I don’t know
All they do is look at me
And their opinions out they throw

Their judgments are so harsh
On just the way I look
They yell at me pure ignorance
And then my feelings shook

You may not ever like me
But it’s a matter of respect
Treat them with human dignity
And they will do the same back

© Paulina A., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I was inspired to write this after I saw a young girl being made fun of at the movies by girls she has never said a word to in her life. I hope people will get the message of mutual respect.
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Sarbear GOLD said...
on Feb. 25 2010 at 4:16 pm
Sarbear GOLD, Milan, Ohio
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--Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you&#039;re a mile away from them and you have their shoes.<br /> --When life gives you lemons, squirt them in people&#039;s eyes.

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I'm really touched by this and I think it talks to all of us. Everyone can relate to this and it's one of the better poems I've read on teenink. Keep writing and make sure you take a look at my poems too!!