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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 Jul. 30 2011 at 6:09 am
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Everything's a triangle." ~ My mother

"Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it's the easiest way to be heard."

I love the format of this--how it seems like there isn't really a set format, but it resembles the context of the poem. This was very well done. :)

on Jul. 30 2011 at 12:21 am

ill be your friend :)

your poem is really good, very heartfelt too


Helene BRONZE said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 6:32 pm
Helene BRONZE, Arvada, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
when you look back 30 years from now you don't look at what you were wearing but what you learned

this poem is awsome it brings me to tears it kinds of reminds me of me in a way

on Jul. 29 2011 at 12:30 pm
Julez1D1 BRONZE, Kingsport, Tennessee
1 article 1 photo 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
"But unfortunatley all I have to give you is in imperfect heart, but it's a heart that beats only for you."

You make everyone see this poem through your eyes when they read it. It's sweet:)

on Jul. 29 2011 at 1:37 am
MaggieElaine GOLD, Los Alamos, California
11 articles 0 photos 55 comments

Favorite Quote:
"As I hide behind these books I read, while scribbling my poetry,
like art could save a wretch like me, with some ideal ideology that no one can hope to achieve.
And I am never real; it is just a sketch of me.
And everything I made is trite and cheap and a waste of paint, of tape, of time." - Bright Eyes

I really love this.. You displayed your life so vividly (if it truly is yours). And I, like so many others,would be your friend as well :) 

on Jul. 28 2011 at 2:49 am
followingnofootsteps SILVER, Orange, California
6 articles 1 photo 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing."

This is great. You put words to feelings others cannot express. I felt the emotion even though the poem was simplistic. :)

on Jul. 26 2011 at 8:03 pm
Mimi15 PLATINUM, Belfast, Maine
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same.  I'll check out some of yours, can you read a few of mine?

on Jul. 26 2011 at 8:01 pm
Mimi15 PLATINUM, Belfast, Maine
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This is really adorable (: Can you check out some of my stuff?

on Jul. 26 2011 at 10:30 am
yousaypotato... SILVER, Peacedale, Rhode Island
9 articles 1 photo 42 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A good friend will bail you out of jail. But a best friend will be sitting right there with you saying 'Dang, we really screwed up this time.'"

this was really raw and truthful. i can totally relate. (haha) sorry for the advertising...buuuuuuuutttt.....i really need some feedback on annnyyyy one of my poems...theyve got legit no comments....and ive got about 9 poems up...haha thanksss

Tess213 said...
on Jul. 20 2011 at 2:31 pm
This is amazing. I know how hard it is to change the way people look on you. in school some get me but on my team no one does. im the stupid funny one that no one expects to have a thought in her brain. But i will be your friend. I know it feels like it wont matter since i wouldnt be with you when u face hards times but remember the world will keep revolving, and so will your life. <3

on Jul. 18 2011 at 8:55 am
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
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It was was AWESOME!!! great job! (Sorry for advrertizing) I just wrote two stories called nightstalker and the beast. If anyone could check them out and post some comments and feedback that would be great. Thanks! and keep writing everybody! :)(:

on Jul. 17 2011 at 9:04 am
Anneb325 SILVER, Charleston, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
If you surrender to the wind, you can ride it. ~Toni Morrison
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. ~Romans 12:21
Life is a journey, not a destination. ~R.W.E.

If you really just need a friend, I'm here for you. If you ever need to talk about anything, just ask. It's okay. I'm a wonderful listener. And I know that sometimes people just need someone to listen and not talk their ear off and have someone there for them, to sit by them and comfort them in a time of need. If need be, through computer, I will do as best I can.

IamRevy BRONZE said...
on Jul. 16 2011 at 4:37 pm
IamRevy BRONZE, State Of Mind, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Trying to please the world is a self-made curse"

UNIQUE PIECE! Lovely write-up. Pls check out my poems, would really wanna hear all of u great teenink writers point of view. Would be lovely. HEAD TO THE WEST PIECE HERE  piece TeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/349259/Head-To-The-West/
 
MY LETTER TO JULIET PIECE! 
TeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/349256/MY-LETTER-TO-JULIET/
 
MY MISSING RIB PIECE! 
TeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/349126/My-Missing-Rib/
GRAND PUPPETEER POEM! 
TeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/347776/GRAND-PUPPETEER/httpTeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/349126/My-Missing-Rib/

lissa_ GOLD said...
on Jul. 16 2011 at 2:13 am
lissa_ GOLD, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
"If you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything."- Suckerpunch
"The purpose of life is to be a better version of yourself."- Lucy Hale

This is a really unique poem.(= It's sad...I'm sorry if it's true.

on Jul. 14 2011 at 7:53 pm
Laura_Oliver GOLD, Manchester, Connecticut
12 articles 2 photos 122 comments
Peoples! Check out my poem, "True Colors" if you like this, even though they are totally different, and make sure you comment!!!

on Jul. 14 2011 at 7:52 pm
Laura_Oliver GOLD, Manchester, Connecticut
12 articles 2 photos 122 comments
I know this is unlikely, but is this loosely based on experience? This poem sounds like an exaggerated description of a nerd.

TAR11 SILVER said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 5:37 pm
TAR11 SILVER, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
7 articles 0 photos 51 comments
Neat!  Please check out my poems From the Hilltop and Anonymous' Inferno if you get the chance.  Thanks! 

on Jul. 14 2011 at 12:53 pm
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM, ????, Ohio
40 articles 1 photo 769 comments
Sometimes i feel like im drifting away from my best friend. She likes hanging out with other girls. . . I liked it alot though! I just wrote two stories called nightstalker and the beast. If any of u read them. make sure u post comments on if u liked them or not or if i should change anything. I enjoy the helpful feed back and writing tips. Thanks! :D

on Jul. 14 2011 at 11:55 am
iDragonfly SILVER, Blair, Minnesota
5 articles 12 photos 16 comments
Great message!

CeLiAbaby said...
on Jul. 13 2011 at 7:12 pm
CeLiAbaby, LaGrange, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"Lifes like a box of chocolate,,, never know what ya gana gett!"
ForestGump!!!(:

This is a great poem.. it comes straight from the heart.. i'll be your friend!! i wont judge you(: