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The Inner Struggle

September 12, 2014
By CynthiaFeathers ELITE, Frisco, Texas
CynthiaFeathers ELITE, Frisco, Texas
124 articles 42 photos 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
He who is bound to a star does not turn back.<br /> Leonardo Di Vinci<br /> <br /> You see I&#039;m a bit of a poet, and you did not know it! What!?<br /> ~Sir Percy Blakeney


I look nice today.

But you’re hair is a mess.

These boots are comfortable.

But they’re tattered, and don’t go with your jeans.

I’m glad I have a friend.

The girl over there has hundreds of friends.

I like that model’s clothes.

Why can’t you look more like her?

I’m glad to be me.

You!? Why would anyone want to be you.

 

Maybe I’ll wear a little bit of makeup today.

A little? How about a lot.

I think I’ll wear this to school.

That makes you look fat.

I’m going to go sit with those girls.

Those girls are way better than you.

Should I have chocolate milk or coke with lunch?

Cool it on the sweets! No wonder you’re so big!

I don’t mind being me.

You should be more like them.

 

If I wear my hair like this no one will be able to see my face.

Lets hope so.

That boy has a cute smile.

As if he would even notice you.

I think I’ll eat lunch alone.

At least you wont be bothering anyone.

 

I want to be more like them.


The author's comments:

In middle school ones self image can change drastically until everyday is a fight against negative thoughts.


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on Sep. 26 2014 at 5:56 pm
CynthiaFeathers ELITE, Frisco, Texas
124 articles 42 photos 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
He who is bound to a star does not turn back.<br /> Leonardo Di Vinci<br /> <br /> You see I&#039;m a bit of a poet, and you did not know it! What!?<br /> ~Sir Percy Blakeney

Thank you so much for reading this! I'm very glad you liked it. I agree that there is too much negativity and fear in the world, and maybe through writing we can change that.

on Sep. 25 2014 at 7:18 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

Oh, wow. This is absolutely, amazing. I rather can connect to this, a lot. This does happen a lt. It's because there's so much negativity and fear and hurt in our world. More people should read your poem, because it's talentedly and amazingly and wonderfully written, with a lot of truth. Thank you so much, for sharing this.