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The True Me

June 30, 2014
By CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND, Spencer, Iowa
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CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND, Spencer, Iowa
53 articles 40 photos 204 comments

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Stand up for what you believe in even if it means standing alone. -Andy Biersack<br /> Sometimes you gotta fall before you can fly. -Kellin Quinn<br /> You made me hate my own reflection. -Sleeping With Sirens

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Although people say there is beauty in me I see only darkness,
Even though people say everyone has a little darkness I see only brightness.
I don’t know why but it seems everyone is good but me.
I try as hard as I can for people to see the true me,
But all people see is black.
They say I’m lonely,
Or a friendless freak.
I can’t help but think they’re right.
They say I’m a social loser,
Or a mindless writer.
I spend my days and nights reading and writing.
So it seems they are right,
Or at least semi-right.

© Tabatha B., Peoria, IL

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Nobuo GOLD said...
on Dec. 14 2014 at 3:52 pm
Nobuo GOLD, Dio, Missouri
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Nice job, as for what you can do, maybe give a little more, I feel this way a lot when reading your work, you leave the reader wanting more. 
midnightwoah said...
on Jul. 10 2014 at 10:39 pm
midnightwoah, Monett, Missouri
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&quot;We accept the love we think we deserve.&quot; -Stephen Chbosky

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I love the tug-of-war between what other people think of you and what you think of yourself. I would have liked if you talked about yourself in a insecure way, then change it to all the positive things about yourself though. I would like to see a part two of this when you become light instead of black.
Popcornjazz SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2014 at 10:59 pm
Popcornjazz SILVER, Gahana, Ohio
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Live life while you can

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Wow this piece tells it all
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 7 2014 at 10:56 pm
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND, Spencer, Iowa
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Stand up for what you believe in even if it means standing alone. -Andy Biersack<br /> Sometimes you gotta fall before you can fly. -Kellin Quinn<br /> You made me hate my own reflection. -Sleeping With Sirens

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Thanks everyone, this honestly has to be the best poem i have wrote so far.
Silverness SILVER said...
on Jul. 1 2014 at 11:02 pm
Silverness SILVER, Logan, Ohio
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This is a thoughtfull piece.
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 1 2014 at 7:23 pm
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I don't know what to say except i feel like you're reading my mind, I can relate to this so much. I started feeling sorry for myself but now that i read your poem i know I'm not alone and it's kind of a relief. Thank you so much for sharing this Masterpiece!! ;)
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 1 2014 at 7:14 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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I absolutely feel as if you wrote this especially for me, it is just so relatable and marvelous! I like my dark side a little bit thoguh lol
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 1 2014 at 6:14 pm
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND, Spencer, Iowa
53 articles 40 photos 204 comments

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Stand up for what you believe in even if it means standing alone. -Andy Biersack<br /> Sometimes you gotta fall before you can fly. -Kellin Quinn<br /> You made me hate my own reflection. -Sleeping With Sirens

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Please rate and comment. Btw all of this poem is true about me.