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somebody MAG
July 23, 2009
somebody took,
took us –
our personalities, and put them
in a glass jar
they put us there,
put us there + shook.
and we watched, uncaring, as we melted
together.
leaving only one.
we got lost in a sea of uniformity
and silence, forgetting ourselves.
no individuals,
a masquerade ball of personalities
a facade,
a uniform,
a trap
for a thousand souls.
© Hannah U., Staten Island, NY
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Independent GOLD said...
on Apr. 26 2013 at 10:03 pm
I love your writing! This was the first poem I ever read from Teen Ink (so about four years already!) but this poem is still my favorite on this site. It's such a creative way to describe society. Can't wait to read more of your work!
YoungsurvivorLiz SILVER said...
on Dec. 29 2010 at 4:53 pm
this is great!! u should alwayz b ur self
