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All I Need Is a Friend MAG

January 28, 2009
By 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.

© Mariana O., Tecate, CA

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EOTthatsme SILVER said...
on May. 17 2011 at 6:58 pm
EOTthatsme SILVER, Silver Lake, Kansas
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I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.~MLK jr.

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Way to express the truth. You aren't saying you are the only teen out there with problems, which I like. I really like the part about your rich parents... Some people think that because we live that sort of wealthy lifestyle we have it all. But that isn't the way it is... at all. Great poem..Great content..Great emotion..Great fluency..and way to make me think twice.
ThisGirlWillMakeMistakes PLATINUM said...
on May. 17 2011 at 4:17 pm
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Rude^^ The only reason people write poems is to get their feelings out and you critiscing him. I think its great.
hounddog BRONZE said...
on May. 17 2011 at 2:14 pm
hounddog BRONZE, New Orleans, Louisiana
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...a little dark...

plus it' a little too teen angst-y, y'know? okay so your parents annoy you. join the club.

poem is perhaps a bit melodramatic as well. 

Thelostandcold SILVER said...
on May. 17 2011 at 1:34 pm
Thelostandcold SILVER, Norfolk, Virginia
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Ok! I'll read it nd let you know what I think!
reblep GOLD said...
on May. 16 2011 at 3:41 pm
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i really liked it, some people were saying the words were meaningless or made them sad. but i loved it and think its great. keep it up (:
FarFromIdealGirl SILVER said...
on May. 15 2011 at 5:49 pm
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this was really good, and dont listen to the people out there your perfect the way you are. my rooms covered in books to, doesnt mean anythings wrong with you:)
iwmhbaf SILVER said...
on May. 14 2011 at 8:05 pm
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I love the format, and the strength in emotion I received. And, if you need a friend, I'm here. I'm not some creepy internet lurker, I just genuinely want to be there.
WannaBeHeard BRONZE said...
on May. 12 2011 at 3:10 pm
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I liked it! Very Nice.
Contemplator SILVER said...
on May. 10 2011 at 6:51 pm
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I could tell you wrote this because you felt it. I feel sorry for you, but what you really need is a dog. $1800
Invisible567 SILVER said...
on May. 7 2011 at 4:57 pm
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thats rlly good! i can tell that you might mean it please read some of mine.
SaddieBaby96 SILVER said...
on May. 6 2011 at 9:51 am
SaddieBaby96 SILVER, Davenport, New York
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thats a really nice poem and i know how you feel
Beastmode said...
on May. 5 2011 at 2:12 pm
i like your poem. we had to read a poem in class and i act your poem out.
RebeccaNicole GOLD said...
on May. 4 2011 at 10:12 pm
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Very moving. I know someone just like you. If only you could meet him. You would be instant friends-black framed glasses and all :) Keep writing
onlyhope1997 said...
on May. 3 2011 at 10:21 pm
i have to agree with you (person before previous comment) this has no imagery or meaningful words. im sorry if this hurts your feelings, but this is my opinion. i admire your bravery posting it tho :]
Scarletchic23 SILVER said...
on May. 3 2011 at 3:46 pm
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I liked this, i thought it was very expressive. I liked the idea that even if you try and try to get people to like you and be your friends, it more than likley won't happen that way. Your a great writter and you should write more!

 

Karma BRONZE said...
on May. 3 2011 at 3:36 pm
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Love it! :3 the poem you wrote reallys shows that everyone needs a friend or two around :D
Juaneylin said...
on May. 3 2011 at 1:50 pm
Juaneylin, Lawrence, Massachusetts
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I really loved your poem! you should keep writing and rember friends come and go but your thoughts are permanet!<3
gleek1234 GOLD said...
on May. 3 2011 at 9:47 am
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thats really mean just saying. i mean i like your honesty but please you should say it nicer next time
PrettyBoy121 said...
on May. 3 2011 at 7:46 am
This Poem is A WASTE OF TIME AND MADE ME SAD...... REALLY NICE... (SIKE)
ashley22 said...
on Apr. 29 2011 at 7:18 pm
lollz awww....!!