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The girl with the hips
A little too wide
A smile untouched
An empty pride

The girl with the hair
Too short and too dark
And bruises for freckles
Like calendar marks

The girl with a tear
Instead of a home
A scar for a bracelet
A voice unknown

The girl who believes
The words that she hears
And lets the blade
Efface her tears

The girl without hope
On track to her grave
Rolls up her sleeves
And begins to be brave

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Dreammer said...
Aug. 20, 2012 at 1:58 pm:
i know many people who can relate to this, its a very wonderful poem im gonna make sure my best friend reads this, check out some of my stuff if you'd like 
 
MikilaneThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. replied...
Nov. 29, 2012 at 8:20 pm :
Thanks!       
 
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Rainfall74This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 22, 2011 at 11:35 pm:
Wonderful. A lot of people close to me are going through this and I'm doing the best I can to be there for them. This poem reminded me of them and in that way is extremely relatable. Beautifully written it pulled me in quick. Keep writing!! Check out my stuff if you're ever in the mood, I'll be sure to add new stuff soon.:)
 
MikilaneThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. replied...
Dec. 25, 2011 at 9:30 am :
Thank you so much(: I'll be sure to check out your stuff!
 
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Aubrie said...
Nov. 8, 2011 at 4:33 pm:
This is amazing. I absolutely love it. This is very inspiring, keep up the fantastic work...
 
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Nov. 19, 2011 at 5:44 pm :
Thanks! (:
 
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chrissie_star said...
Nov. 8, 2011 at 9:20 am:
oh wow the memories this evoked :'| i was here but now im stronger "braver" as u  put it! great poem check out mine? plz and thx
 
MikilaneThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. replied...
Nov. 19, 2011 at 5:42 pm :
Thank you, good for you!
 
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SmileyFace13 said...
Sept. 25, 2011 at 5:05 pm:
Lola_Black is right. This poem was deep and daring which definintly sets you apart in a good way.
 
MikilaneThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. replied...
Oct. 9, 2011 at 12:04 pm :
I appreciate that!
 
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Lola_BlackThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Sept. 25, 2011 at 1:47 pm:
That was deep. Edgy. Unfiltered. Bottom line, it was everything I like in a poem. Please, don't stop writing! (And if you'd read some of my poems, that would be great!)
 
MikilaneThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. replied...
Oct. 9, 2011 at 12:04 pm :
Thanks! I'll be sure to! (:
 
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spencyThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Jun. 7, 2011 at 12:03 pm:
`good job....rated u 5/5....visit me plzzz and comment
 
MikilaneThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. replied...
Oct. 9, 2011 at 12:05 pm :
Thanks, I will! 
 
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