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I'm Not Her

November 5, 2013
By SpringofSummer PLATINUM, Lewiston, Idaho
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Giving up doesn&#039;t always mean your weak. Sometimes it just means your strong enough to let go.<br /> Bloom Where You&#039;re Planted.

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The way he looks for her
it pains me...
because he doesn't search for me like that

The way he looks at her
when she sits next to him
it pains me...
because he'll never look at me that way

The way he tries to hold her hand
when she smiles in his direction
it pains me...
because my hand will never be in his

The way his eyes light up
when she speaks his name
it pains me...
because his eyes don't do that when I say his name

He shows he is hers
She shows she is his
And the thing I hate about myself??


Is the I'm no her

© Susan R., Iselin, NJ

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Nella.Girl97 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 8 2014 at 8:59 pm
Nella.Girl97 BRONZE, Ashland, Wisconsin
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&quot;Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart.&quot;

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U write so...impressive....WOW!!!
PoeticStranger SILVER said...
on Nov. 13 2013 at 10:34 pm
PoeticStranger SILVER, Battle Creek, Michigan
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Very sad, but true piece of work, Nicki! I really do like it (:
Cat-Girl PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 10 2013 at 2:23 pm
Cat-Girl PLATINUM, Nyania, Planet Nyan, Oklahoma
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Write on, Nik! This poem DEFINES so many teen's lives! And I agree....you have astonishing talent. Keep it up!!!!!!
AMERICA. BRONZE said...
on Nov. 9 2013 at 11:17 am
AMERICA. BRONZE, Portland, Oregon
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I Like it Nicki, I like all of your poems. 5/5 :D. I Love You [no hòmo]
ILoveWriting_Drawing said...
on Nov. 9 2013 at 7:17 am
...no words can explain how relatable and powerful your poem is! It's sad and you were able to express it smoothly the entire time... AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^-^ I wish I could write like you. PAHLEAZE Don't stop writing! You clearly have a talent!!!
SpringofSummer PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 8 2013 at 6:51 am
SpringofSummer PLATINUM, Lewiston, Idaho
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Giving up doesn&#039;t always mean your weak. Sometimes it just means your strong enough to let go.<br /> Bloom Where You&#039;re Planted.

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Correction on the last sentence: "Is that I'm not her"