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Mr. Unemployed

October 23, 2009
By bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
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You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don't worry be happy! :)

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His jeans have holes,
His shoes are well worn.
His head's hung low,
His spirit is torn.
His hair is greasy,
His face paints a frown.
His heart is broken,
His spirit is down.
His hands are scarred,
His eyes filled with tears,
His body displays the pain.
He's lived with for years.
His wallet is empty,
His house was foreclosed.
His dreams are demolished,
His mind consumed with woes.
His body is weary,
His faith has been shaken.
His bills are unpaid,
His job was taken.
His life has been altered,
His future he'll rewrite.
His world's a struggle,
His every day's a fight.

© Emily E., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I live in Michigan and with it having the highest unemployment rate in the country, I was inspired to write this poem.
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This article has 56 comments.

Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 15 2010 at 9:27 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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well, i'm really happy for you... :)

my bf that i was tlking bout... well now is my X... :'( he broke up with me ystrday...

so i'm rlly depressed, but it'll pass
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 15 2010 at 12:24 pm
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Yess:) My boyfriend n I have been dating for 7 months now <3 I rly do love him n he rly loves me too so it's preetty great:)
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 13 2010 at 5:46 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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ya!!! thats so tru! he is a really awesome guy!!! the love of my life. this year is already going so well.

you have ny relationship?
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 12 2010 at 9:55 am
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Awe thats sweet:)

friends make the best lovers:)
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 9 2010 at 3:08 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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he goes to my skool...and we got 2 b friendz, and we rlly hit it off!! now hez the love of my life
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 8 2010 at 2:42 pm
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Awe:) Love's the best!

U should write a poem about your feelings for him!
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 8 2010 at 2:39 pm
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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how did u two meet?
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 7 2010 at 6:24 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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he makes me so happy
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 7 2010 at 5:31 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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ya. it makes me really happy!!! (:

i think this is the happiest ove been in a long time! hez the love of my life now <3
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 7 2010 at 10:27 am
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Awe thats the best gift lol
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 7 2010 at 10:23 am
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Awe! thats so sweet!
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 2 2010 at 4:29 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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getting a bf was the best gift that i got!!!
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 2 2010 at 4:28 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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I LOVED THIS CHRISTMAS!!! I GOT A BF!!! if i didnt get anything else, that wulda been fine! i got him, and thats all i needed.
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 2 2010 at 11:22 am
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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I hope it all works out n I'll be praying for u n your family
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 2 2010 at 11:21 am
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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My dad's been laid off on n off this past year so I can some what understand what ur going through...
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 2 2010 at 11:20 am
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Awe I am so sorrry:(
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 2 2010 at 11:19 am
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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hmm the best gift i got was my Canon Rebel T1i n also i gotta spend Christmas with my boyfriend and his family so that was rly nice:) what was ur fav gift?!?
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Dec. 29 2009 at 2:34 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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this was the best christmas!! i am soooo happy!

wat was the best thing u got?
Babygurl_101 SILVER said...
on Dec. 28 2009 at 7:54 pm
Babygurl_101 SILVER, N/A, California
8 articles 0 photos 118 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Angels are the quiet girls that just havent been noticed yet&quot;<br /> &quot;The past is the past, and i am your futuer.&quot; (&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3)

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i had a great Christmas!!! nd i got alot of stuff. most that i wanted. the thing that i got that mde me the happiest was getting a bf, and finding the love of my life!

i will defiently submit more stuff. i have like 2 things pending
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 27 2009 at 7:24 pm
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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U gotta keep submitting more stuff too;D