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Considering the Lies

March 28, 2011
By 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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I consider the lies
Made up of light
Reflecting in the mirror,
The image of who
I’m perceived to be.
Hair the color of wheat,
Flowing around my head
Threatening to strangle me,
Stop the words.
My slight lips
That struggle to hold up the smile
I’m so well known for.
Big cheeks
Held in place
By that forced grin.
My plain nose.
A freckle here and there.
I see it all
Through my mismatched eyes.
One a light clear blue,
For the easy happiness
Most immediately see;
The other is darker, deeper,
A dirty oil spill in the ocean
Of my all-seeing eye.
The difference only noticeable
When I’m not wearing
My coat of shadows
Or my camisole of light.
Only when the light and dark mix
Can I be who I truly am,
Can the real me be seen.
Bright or gloomy,
Morose or happy
With nothing to hide.
I have been lied to.
Called beautiful and strong.
Called perfect and amazing
When I’m only average.
Those words are meaningless now,
Shattered like the mirror
That mere seconds ago
Held all the answers.
I consider the shards full of lies.

© Leah P., Hamburg, MI

The author's comments:
Yep. This one is rather... well dark I guess. Just kinda showing how I feel a lot of the time if I'm being honest with myself and you guys. Did you get anything from this? Please let me know.
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Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 25 2011 at 8:34 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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I'm so glad :) and of course, many thanks.
Hazel-daisy GOLD said...
on Jul. 25 2011 at 7:46 pm
Hazel-daisy GOLD, --, Other
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It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else - Erna Bombeck<br /> <br /> In three words i can sum up everything I&#039;ve learned in life: it goes on -Robert Frost<br /> <br /> Live, Love, Laugh - ______<br /> <br /> Hope, Love, breathe &lt;3 - Me

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this is amazing i really like it! i think its really relateable too, it...made a difference to my day :) in a good way, good job! :)
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 4:18 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 youuuuu :D and I will!
TheHangingGirl BRONZE said...
on Jul. 9 2011 at 11:44 pm
TheHangingGirl BRONZE, Winter Haven, Florida
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&quot;Poets utter great and wise things that they themselves can not comprehend.&quot;

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* claps* I love it also. Its so relatable its shocking. I liked," Mixed Matched eyes." KEEP WRITING PLEASE!!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 27 2011 at 8:58 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! :)
Dark_Mind GOLD said...
on Jun. 26 2011 at 1:21 pm
Dark_Mind GOLD, Little Rock, Arkansas
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This was just wonderful...Your Imagery was so fantastic the way it mixed together was superb. Keep writing..!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 11:11 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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Thanks for the feeback. Yeah, I understand that. Breaking up poetry is hard for me :P I'll try next time though :)
Ambershort PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 11:05 pm
Ambershort PLATINUM, Aberdeen, Maryland
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I really enjoyed this! I;d have to say it would be much more powerful if it was broken down into shorter pieces. The imagery is quite powerful and brings me into the scenery; however, it would be much more appreciated if it was spread out.
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 11:38 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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What a compliment! Thank you times a million :) Imagery is probably my favorite part of poetry, along with methaphors ;)
CarolynQ GOLD said...
on Jun. 20 2011 at 10:58 am
CarolynQ GOLD, Manalapan, New Jersey
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Wow, must I even say that this is incredible?! You have to already know that this is beyond average, actually it's rather perfect see you lied when you said you're just average this throws you way out into the field.  Nicely put btw, I can't get enough of all the imagery.  The polar views of yourself, a happy and sad you, a side that's seen and unseen, I love that. It very much relates to me because I'm bipolar, but I love your work I find it thought provoking
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 19 2011 at 7:30 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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Thanks so much! :)
BrightBurningCampeador PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 10:49 pm
BrightBurningCampeador PLATINUM, Portland, Oregon
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I really like this poem. There are so many different meanings I can apply to this, and I think that's the best thing about it. The words and rythm of it all are very good too. I don't think I would change a thing in this poem.
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on May. 29 2011 at 2:35 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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Thanks so much! I love metaphors, don't you? :)
abdmusiclover GOLD said...
on May. 28 2011 at 2:05 pm
abdmusiclover GOLD, Cincinnati, Ohio
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I like it -- it's very relatable. Also, nice job with metaphors. 
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on May. 14 2011 at 8:53 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 so much! :) I'd love to check out your work! Can you tell me the name of one of your poems? :)
jamesacolson PLATINUM said...
on May. 12 2011 at 8:46 am
jamesacolson PLATINUM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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wow gangastaeyes, this work is excellent i love the description in your poem it reminds me of how i write powetry but other than that it is awsome how you write. if you get a chance check out my poems too. but you are an awsome writer.
alanacarlene DIAMOND said...
on May. 3 2011 at 6:30 pm
alanacarlene DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Gosh it meant so much to me! This is just flat out gonna be my favorite poem ever!
JATBZ GOLD said...
on May. 3 2011 at 10:58 am
JATBZ GOLD, Winfield, Kansas
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See I've read this thing so many times I'm starting to like it...Uhhh Something that should have happened the first few times I read it.
JATBZ GOLD said...
on May. 3 2011 at 10:55 am
JATBZ GOLD, Winfield, Kansas
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Well, Alex thank you. I'd hope you knew it was me especially when I told you when you got your article published in the magazine. :P
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on May. 3 2011 at 8:52 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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Tony, you're an idiot. I already knew it was you. :P