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All I Need Is a Friend MAG
January 28, 2009
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.
© Mariana O., Tecate, CA
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XxFelicityxX BRONZE said...
on Jun. 26 2010 at 2:03 pm
this truley is an amazing poem...you speak the truth about life even if you owned the world..if no one liked you, what would be the point?
Pi_are_round said...
on Jun. 26 2010 at 1:56 am
Are you a dude or a chick? I'm a chick. You sound very cool.
just-a-joy GOLD said...
on Jun. 24 2010 at 12:53 pm
this is realy tuching because i think every ones been in a spot were they dont feel understood
Thornedheart GOLD said...
on Jun. 19 2010 at 10:10 pm
That was a great poem! I can really relate to it. Keep it up :)
Ninja_Writer BRONZE said...
on Jun. 18 2010 at 7:51 am
This is lovely and very descriptive. Do NOT stop writing!!!!
ShenelleCrystal SILVER said...
on Jun. 17 2010 at 8:29 pm
That was soooo good ! Don't stop writing your so good :) Come check out my poems , thank youu :)
princesspink said...
on Jun. 13 2010 at 8:35 am
I don't like your title "All I Need Is A Friend" because it reminds me so much of my own loneliness that I cannot abandon. And every time I hear that line the loneliness lingers like a gripping destiny... Not to say I don't like the poem I love everything about the poem but your title is so aptly place to make a socially awkward kid like me squirm even more so. if I could give you six stars I would.
Paty_Padilla BRONZE said...
on Jun. 12 2010 at 3:47 pm
yo! :D you got some talent, dude, i like this a lot, and hey, you don't have to be a jock or some brainless model to be copasetic, just be you :D
MacnCheezz BRONZE said...
on Jun. 10 2010 at 9:20 pm
I feel your pain. That is my life.
I loved this poem. Don't change for anyone. The people in this world seem to be one copy after another. Thanks for being original, and letting your writing show through in a way I know I could relate to. -And if you are still looking for a friend, you got me! :)
sammypie17 SILVER said...
on Jun. 10 2010 at 11:03 am
i think this is amazing
jmsweevils BRONZE said...
on Jun. 9 2010 at 4:39 pm
Hey, you aren't alone. I came into HS and none of my friends were in any of my classes. I would go to the library everyday and write. I handwrote a novel... it is still being written. but i say...if you look at the writers bump on my hand and the worn out penmanship...you can tell i poured all my feelings into that paper. because it was teh only thing that would listen to me.
Bonianlethalxx2 SILVER said...
on Jun. 7 2010 at 11:21 pm
Not that i dont like this, but honestly its not quite as good as people are saying. I mean dont get me wrong, its a great poem, but honestly... Anyways, nice stuff, look forward to more of your work. Pce.
WritingLoverForever PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 7 2010 at 9:58 pm
This is amazing. So deep! It flows really well and it's unique. I loved it. And if you want, check out some of my stuff and comment. I appreciate the feedback. :)
Voren2257 said...
on Jun. 7 2010 at 8:23 pm
very nice that was amazing
littleleyah SILVER said...
on Jun. 7 2010 at 7:58 pm
Everyone please read my work! Also comment! Many thank yous!
iluvmybff said...
on Jun. 7 2010 at 7:50 pm
This is really good, i can't describe how good it was.
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