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August 28, 2010
By Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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He loves me
(…)
He shows his affection for me
(When I look pretty.)
(When other guys notice me.)
He smiles the perfect grin JUST for me
(If no other girls are around.)
He texts back the SWEETEST things
(When he's not too busy.)
He flirts with me a lot
(If I'm not sweaty from soccer.)
He caresses my face
(As long as I don't have any pimples.)
He hugs me and holds me
(When his friends aren't around to see.)
He'd NEVER use me
(Unless it was for something he REALLY wanted.)
He shows that he loves me
(Just never in public …)
He makes me feel loved
(When he has time …)
He loves me.
(He loves me not.)

© Becca B., Groveport, OH

The author's comments:
This is something I had to write to realize that I was in a relationship with a warped view - I tried to ignore the bad things and make excuses because I wanted SO BADLY for him to be the one
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Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 18 2012 at 1:03 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Definitely :P haha thanks for the comment :)
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 18 2012 at 1:03 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks :D I can see how the title would lead you to think that :) This poem is just sort of a more detailed version of that, in a way.
Tornado Misha BRONZE said...
on Mar. 9 2012 at 10:42 pm
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*gasp*
Tornado Misha BRONZE said...
on Mar. 9 2012 at 10:40 pm
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good luck for that :)
bananapan PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 16 2012 at 2:10 am
bananapan PLATINUM, Issaquah, Washington
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This is so cute and really demonstrative of the craziness and confusion that accompanies ~love~
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 11 2012 at 8:00 am
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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This was great! From the title, I pictured a girl with a flower in her hand, plucking off its petals one by one going, "He loves me, he loves me not." But you surprised me!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 1:03 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thank you :) its a fun twist you should totally try!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 1:03 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Of course! :) I appreciate you reading my poem, and I'd be glad to return the favor! Also, if you have time I could use some opinions on my newer stuff :)
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 24 2012 at 1:01 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Wow! I am so honored you chose my poem for your poetry selection. It was in the February Issue of 2011, page 42 if you need to know that.
KDR212 said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 9:02 am
I love your poem! I can't even express in words how much I love this. I love it so much that I'm using it in my poetry selection for speech and debate, which is allowed since it's a published piece of poetry. But I need the ISBN number to prove it. So can you tell me what issue of Teen Ink this was published in?
Vanilla4Life BRONZE said...
on Jan. 16 2012 at 9:29 pm
Vanilla4Life BRONZE, Carrollton, Texas
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I like how you put the truth in parentheses! I like this a lot
ebj.2014 PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 27 2011 at 11:23 pm
ebj.2014 PLATINUM, St. John, Washington
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This is a great poem! Congrats on getting it published! :) I love both sides of the conflicted feelings. Would you mind checking out some of my poems? I'd love some feedback! Thanks!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 16 2011 at 7:26 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks so much :)
just-a-joy GOLD said...
on Sep. 15 2011 at 4:40 pm
just-a-joy GOLD, Indianapolis, Indiana
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wow no lie that was well done

 

Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 18 2011 at 8:04 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks for the comment :) I appreciate you checking out my stuff and I'll be sure to return the favor!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 18 2011 at 8:03 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
59 articles 0 photos 670 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Aw thanks so much! I'll definitely check out your stuff :)
Jessi_suarez1 GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 6:08 pm
Jessi_suarez1 GOLD, Kissimmee, Florida
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love it! i have gone through the same thing. if you were to read my poems they talk about the same problem. good job!
megsloveslions GOLD said...
on Aug. 16 2011 at 8:59 pm
megsloveslions GOLD, Thomasville, Pennsylvania
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Wow really good! I can totally relate, excellent job! Also I would love it if u checked out some of my work! (especially Falling Down, and My Rain) :)
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 8 2011 at 6:11 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thank you :D
JerseyGirl716 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 8 2011 at 1:12 pm
JerseyGirl716 BRONZE, Central, New Jersey
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LOVE the concept, and you executed it perfectly! Amazing, 5/5 :)