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All I Need Is a Friend MAG

January 28, 2009
By Ryan Moran BRONZE, Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Ryan Moran BRONZE, Mt. Prospect, Illinois
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Books fill up my room.
Not baseball cards,
or pictures of girls,
or basketballs.
Maybe a blown up picture of …
… Pam Anderson might help.

Black-framed glasses
and a white,
pale,
lanky
body.
I should start working out.

At least I can read.
I read four books a day last summer.
The librarian,
80-year-old Mrs. Woodsworth,
she knows my middle name.
If only I had a real friend.
I am sick of seeing her old,
bony,
pale body.
Although it resembles mine.

The kids at school laugh.
Is it the way I dress?
Lacoste,
Ralph Lauren,
La Tigre.
I’ve tried every designer out there.
Staying in the house really saves me money.
My stupid rich parents give me $50 a week for lunch.
$50 times 36 weeks …
what is that?
$1,000,
$2,000,
$10,000?
I should probably know.
Straight A’s 12 years in a row
and counting.

With all of this,
or none of this –
it depends how you look at it –
all I need is a friend.



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on Oct. 15 2012 at 11:17 am
NotWriting_Bazinga PLATINUM, Park Rapids, Minnesota
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Favorite Quote:
"She thought in Italics and felt in CAPITALS." Henry James, Jr
"The terrible part is the truth is the only thing you want to hear.... but the last thing you want to admit." Casey Dalton

i just.... my whole body trembles. no lie. i know exactly how you feel.

on Oct. 13 2012 at 10:53 pm
KeyonnaB SILVER, Fayette, Mississippi
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your way of writing is very unique.

on Oct. 8 2012 at 7:23 pm
awesomedude BRONZE, Silver Spring, Maryland
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Favorite Quote:
In life there is always a choice to give up or keep on

neat though not the best ever

on Oct. 5 2012 at 5:13 am
TheDarknessBehindThisPlasticSmile GOLD, Londonderry, New Hampshire
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Favorite Quote:
"Don't try, just be yourself. And if it isn't good wnough for whomever you were trying for, they aren't good enough for you."

I absolutely love this poem. Excellent work.

on Oct. 1 2012 at 7:06 pm
GraphicWriter DIAMOND, Yuba City, California
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This poem is really well constructed, I enjoyed reading it and unlike other poetry, you don't have to mull this one over in your mind, it speaks to your heart and you can fully understand the meaning. It's awesome. And it makes me want to be this person's friend. :)

on Sep. 28 2012 at 9:54 pm
unconsciousmind, Del Mar, California
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Favorite Quote:
"I've never heard silence quite this loud."

I love this. So much.   Tay

on Sep. 22 2012 at 8:06 pm
Prehistoric-Fool GOLD, Wellesley, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
“Every path is the right path. Everything could’ve been anything else. And it would have just as much meaning.”

Nemo Nobody

I can read this as either in either a bitter or a hopeful voice (or even a sort of tired one), but either way... Nice job(:

on Sep. 21 2012 at 8:52 pm
VeggieLoverForever BRONZE, Tarrytown, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."
-Mae West

This is very good. Some people would say that you have it all, but your deeper then that and relize that a friend is really what you crave; not fortune, or intellegance, but people and companionship. Brilliant.

JLynn GOLD said...
on Sep. 20 2012 at 8:33 am
JLynn GOLD, Chuluota, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"The best way out is always through"- Robert Frost.

I really like this. It's great.

LinhLe BRONZE said...
on Sep. 18 2012 at 9:57 pm
LinhLe BRONZE, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
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LOVE THIS!!! I really can see myself in there. Thank you so much!

on Sep. 17 2012 at 9:44 pm
CelebrateDifferences, Long Island, New York
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Favorite Quote:
“Gods of Olympus.” Piper stared at Leo. “What happened to you?”
His hair was greased back. He had welding goggles on his forehead, a lipstick mark on his cheek, tattoos all over his arms, and a T-shirt that read HOT STUFF, BAD BOY, and TEAM LEO.
“Long story,” he said.”

This is an amazing poem! And Ryan I don't think you'll ever find simply a friend YOU HAVE FOUND 1,277! ..make that 1,278!

on Sep. 15 2012 at 10:02 pm
Colichemarde BRONZE, Marble Hill, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
War is not in human nature. That's why people rely on insanity.

Many people go through this, and it is a harrowing experience. Especially if you go through it multiple times. But the really good thing about not being normal, and being away from everyone else is that there are other people who are too. And they are the ones worth waiting for:) Great poem

on Sep. 7 2012 at 4:31 pm
simplyme13 BRONZE, Medina, Ohio
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I really love the way you wrote this! I know how hard it can be to turn your emotions into words, but you did it beautifully! Please continue to write! And also, keep smiling :)

on Sep. 7 2012 at 3:31 pm
ZombiePanda1224 BRONZE, North Webster, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
If you're feeling alone, know that the world can be a lonely place but it would be lonelier without you in it. ~Hayley Williams

You really are a great poet! :) There's a lot of people who could relate to this. I know what it feels like when it seems you're all alone. Anyways I loved it! :) It'd be great if you could check out some of my poetry sometime. :) Great job and cya! ^-^

on Aug. 31 2012 at 10:58 am
alexisdm61 SILVER, Trent, South Dakota
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Favorite Quote:
"You can tell by the way she drinks her soda pop that she's a good dancer" -- cool foriegn dude (Oscar Nuñez/ Ramone) in the Proposal :)

"In Soviet Russia drum bangs you" ----MEEE :)

I really like this poem. There have been times when I felt alone and all I needed was a friend. If this is true for you, keep your chin up and a smile on your face. Always smile. You never know whos falling in love with it.   :)

on Aug. 30 2012 at 11:38 pm
Basya44 PLATINUM, Brighton, Massachusetts
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This is amazing- very relatable to fellow poets. I love the pale body comparison- very clever! The numbers add a very interesting twist. The poem is very persoanl and pulls the heartstrings. Nice job- I would love to hear your feedback on my own poetry sometime. Thanks for sharing:)

on Aug. 20 2012 at 10:02 pm
Awizaleftyap GOLD, Jones Chapel, Alabama
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Favorite Quote:
your weird is my normal my normal is your weird

don't be afraid to be yourself easier said than done

on Aug. 19 2012 at 8:02 pm
PoemPrincess1 BRONZE, McMinnville, Tennessee
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Favorite Quote:
Never say never.

Awesome poem I am lonely all the time I really relate

Boj95 SILVER said...
on Aug. 16 2012 at 7:00 pm
Boj95 SILVER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
"She doesn't even go here!"
-Damion from Mean Girls

I think this is a poem about everyone. We have all been lonely at one time or another, and I know I've felt this way before. This is a great poem!

on Aug. 14 2012 at 10:28 am
WebDave123 BRONZE, Boston, Massachusetts
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