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Only Human

November 24, 2011
By ms.nerdalicious GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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ms.nerdalicious GOLD, Orlando, Florida
16 articles 1 photo 74 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
— Maya Angelou

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I am tall but
I feel small.
I try to be tough but
I feel like I am known to be weak.
I am told that I’m beautiful but
I feel as ugly as can be.
I have good grades but
I have lots of pressure upon my shoulders.
I would love to have a calm life but
I know that drama always has a way of creeping into my world.
I am told I am graceful but
I see myself as clumsy.
I try to work hard but
I feel as if it is never enough.
I smile always but
I usually just want to cry.
I like to think of myself as supernatural but
I know
I
am
only
human.

© Catlin W., Cogan Station, PA

The author's comments:
I guess everyone feels like they're nothing at some point in their life, but it's hard. I guess I just had to get it off my chest, for once, instead of hiding in my shell. Thank you poetry!
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AvaDee94 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 31 2011 at 10:51 am
AvaDee94 BRONZE, Indianapolis, Indiana
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Generally music feedeth that disposition of the spirits which it feedeth." - Francis Bacon

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this is one of my faves !
ms.nerdalicious GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 12:11 pm
ms.nerdalicious GOLD, Orlando, Florida
16 articles 1 photo 74 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
— Maya Angelou

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thank you so much! I'll work on it! :) Again, thanks!!!! 
AvaJay GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2011 at 10:58 am
AvaJay GOLD, Spokane, Washington
13 articles 4 photos 184 comments

Favorite Quote:
Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not pray for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it.
~ Tagore

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I really liked the end! The middle could have been a little better in my opinion. Maybe a different word choice? It was great overall and you have potential as a writer! You have a great way of putting feeling into your writing that others can relate to. Don't stop writing!
ms.nerdalicious GOLD said...
on Dec. 6 2011 at 11:37 pm
ms.nerdalicious GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
— Maya Angelou

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Thank you! Exactly what I'm going for! :)
sunshine7223 SILVER said...
on Dec. 6 2011 at 11:36 pm
sunshine7223 SILVER, Holdenville, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
"Afterall, a loose screw doesn't want to need, and a hammer doesn't want to be needed." -Me

"Those who observe with their eyes closed and mouths open, are usually not as wise as those who allow their minds to wander freely." -Me

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This is cool. I like your description by the way. Everyone feels this way/questions their appearances and/or habits at some point in their lives. I'm sure SO many people can relate to this, basically everyone. Lol. Great job! :)