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December 1, 2011
By Msoccer10 BRONZE, Troy, Michigan
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Not Even
By Michael Muczynski

Not even enough to pass
Words that harass
Not fast enough to play
Not worthy to pray
What can I say?
I don’t meet the standards
I’m a failure
A disgrace
Can’t keep up with the pace
Who could even care?
Or ask how I fare?
All I get are glares
And stares
And snares
I'm nothing
A waste of matter
Everyday feeling flatter
Why am I here?
What can I do?
Is it possible?
Is it true?
Could I mean something to you?

The author's comments:
I felt very curios to know if anyone truly cared about me.
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otherpoet SILVER said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 9:28 pm
otherpoet SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn

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I love this poem because I can relate to it. I really like how you question the reader throughout your writing. I hope you write more!
VivarieX BRONZE said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 2:58 pm
VivarieX BRONZE, Negaunee, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
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Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the greatest puzzle
~Lewis Carroll~

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Love it! Hope you write more ^^
Inksy SILVER said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 1:20 pm
Inksy SILVER, A, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
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This is so dang cute (: The words were beautiful, it flowed perfectly, and it shows your amazing talent! Great job Msoccer10!

Also, do you think your could check out some of my work?

my_poetry BRONZE said...
on Dec. 3 2011 at 10:50 pm
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Aww, this is a great poem! I don't know if you're like me, and write from a mixture of what you feel and what you see, but I really hope you don't feel like this! I promise you, and I can promise anybody, that every second of your life someone cares about you. No matter how much you try to deny it.
Matice BRONZE said...
on Dec. 3 2011 at 9:51 pm
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Aw, I really liked that! The wording was good, and it flowed very smoothly. You did a good job. You're really talented. Keep writing!

Could you please take a look at some of my work and rate/comment? I'd really appreciate it!