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Cause I'm Still Young

January 4, 2012
By n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
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&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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How can I know all that's right
Yet give into wrong without a fight?
Raised up to be the best
Yet end up lost just like the rest,
Taught to stand strong
But Knocked down not before long,
Shown how to live my life accordingly-
Though somehow it just doesn't work for me.
Rebellion can't fully be it
Cause nothing I do, do I do just for the heck of it,
It's just something new, and worth trying-
Though in some cases you feel like you're dying!
And why after all these years
By my actions am I never brought to tears?
Cause I don't care, and never will?
Or just cause I'm young still?
Hurting those who love me the most
Mainly by the things that I've chose-
To do, to speak, and how to live
Still not listening even after all the lessons life is willing to give-
I still do what I want even if i know it's wrong
And somehow end up worse than before not before long.

© Roxanne D., San Antonio, TX

The author's comments:
I wrote this during a time where everything seem to be going down hill, and I would always ask myself how the heck did I end up here?
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ShadowOfDarkness PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 2 2012 at 7:37 pm
ShadowOfDarkness PLATINUM, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Coute que coute(Cost What It May)

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Nice!! I think that is is one of the best poems that i have read from another person on here.
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 1 2012 at 2:17 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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Umm okay...lol thanks for checking it out!
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 1 2012 at 2:14 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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Aww thanks...and yeah that would be siick! And awesome! Thanks:)
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 7:03 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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Yes that is the biggest question with the least of answers...but that's life i guess. :P
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 6:47 pm
readaholic PLATINUM, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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I&#039;d rather fail because I fell on my own face than fall because someone tripped me up<br /> ~Jhonen Vasquez

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Yeah, great poem. Really says a lot for me...one of life's greatest questions, why we do the things we do.
TheEldritchPrince SILVER said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 3:26 pm
TheEldritchPrince SILVER, Stockbridge, Georgia
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Logic is not flawless

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I dig it. Hope it makes it to the magazine.
.king. SILVER said...
on Jan. 29 2012 at 7:18 am
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
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( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡&deg;)

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Wow, I appreciate the excellent share, but siblings, I'll be back to read this write in peace !
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 20 2012 at 10:26 am
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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thank you!
poetidea_myworld_22 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 19 2012 at 8:47 am
poetidea_myworld_22 PLATINUM, Rediville, South Carolina
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&quot;A girl doesn&#039;t need anyone who doesn&#039;t need her&quot; Marylin Monroe

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I love this poem so much so beautiful and shows such emotion!!!
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 16 2012 at 8:23 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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thank you! yea i got exactly what you meant! thanks for the encouraging words and im hanging on!
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 16 2012 at 8:18 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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thank you! :) I'm glad you're able to relate...its an awesome feeling when the readers can relate to the author through writing!
chloena_garrett GOLD said...
on Jan. 16 2012 at 2:53 pm
chloena_garrett GOLD, Colorado City, Texas
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At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.<br /> <br /> Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.<br /> <br /> A poem is never finished, only abandoned.<br /> <br /> Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

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scene i love this. i can relate to it totally and completely. i wish my stuff would be accepted already! :/
BiancaD. said...
on Jan. 16 2012 at 12:10 pm
BiancaD., Cave Creek, Arizona
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&quot;I am me; take me or leave me because I&#039;m not changing.&quot;

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i just realized there was so many errors in that but i hope you know what i ment haha
BiancaD. said...
on Jan. 16 2012 at 12:09 pm
BiancaD., Cave Creek, Arizona
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&quot;I am me; take me or leave me because I&#039;m not changing.&quot;

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When feelings our shown through words it is truly the best way to express yourself in my opinion, there is always to get out of the hole you feel has been dug under your feet. Someone can throw you a later but they can't make you climb it. I believe in you, stay strong and keep writing.
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 14 2012 at 3:32 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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I love when my readers can relate! And thank you!!!
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 14 2012 at 3:04 pm
WrittenEmotions PLATINUM, Fairhope, Alabama
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The only people who don&#039;t get anywhere are the people who don&#039;t dream of a better place for themselves...

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I used to feel like this all the time! I love this! (: five stars and it's favorited!
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 13 2012 at 2:45 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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thank you!
Mani2x SILVER said...
on Jan. 13 2012 at 2:43 pm
Mani2x SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
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I was born an original, I&#039;m not going to die a copy.

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This is good.! Good work
NikkiSk8s BRONZE said...
on Jan. 12 2012 at 9:17 pm
NikkiSk8s BRONZE, Sacramento, California
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&#039;Be natural. It&#039;s a lot easier than being someone else.&#039; -Me;]

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Sorry! Didn't mean to scare ya.
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 11 2012 at 3:13 pm
n3xtusplaya DIAMOND, Honolulu, Hawaii
83 articles 23 photos 232 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for what you are not.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Luara Moncur

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Thank you:)